[Intro] Em D C Csus2 C Csus2 Em D C Csus2 C Csus2 [Verse 1] Em D Oh, when the weight left the room C Csus2 C Csus2 Did you take a deep breath? Em D I stole the beer and drove home C Csus2 C Csus2 There was only one left Em And I wrestle the feelin' D C Csus2 C Csus2 You're still thinking about that Em D Wide awake in your room C Csus2 C Csus2 Just seeing about that [Pre-Chorus] D Em C When I make my flight, I'm the devil D Em C But when I stay the night, then we drink D Em And we stay up and fight C about the childhood lie D Em C That we both had the courage to leave [Chorus] D C I'm willing and able G G/F# If you wanna kick this rock around Em Emadd9 If you've got a bone to pick with me Em If you've got a flag, Bm plant it in the ground C D/F# Oh I'll stay here 'til morning G Oh, we can fight like we used to fight G/F# Em Emadd9 Bony-limbed, red-faced, and teary-eyed Em Bm Under the glow of the TV light Em I'd be willing and able [Interlude] (Em) D C Csus2 C Csus2 [Verse 2] Em D Look at you leaving again C Csus2 C Csus2 It's all you know how to do Em D Go ahead, take the last of the drinks C Csus2 C Csus2 The world belongs to you Em They all say you're a light D C Csus2 C Csus2 All I see is a shadow Em D And I'll see you again in six months C Csus2 C Csus2 When you need your next song [Pre-Chorus] D Em C 'Cause if I call you out, I'm an a**hole D Em C But I tell the truth when I drink D Em So, come home, let's fight C about the childhood lie D Em C We don’t care what the other one thinks [Chorus] D C I'm willing and able G G/F# If you wanna kick this rock around Em Emadd9 If you've got a bone to pick with me Em If you've got a flag, Bm plant it in the ground C D/F# Oh I'll stay here 'til morning G Oh, we can fight like we used to fight G/F# Em Emadd9 Bony-limbed, red-faced, and teary-eyed Em Bm Under the glow of the TV light C D/F# Oh I wish you could know me [Post-Chorus] G And I wish I could know you G/F# much more sometimes Em Emadd9 Wish I could do nothing with you Em Bm Sit in the yard while the day dies C D/F# Leave it all on the table G And I’ll say, I love you, G/F# and mean it this time Em Emadd9 Say I'm sorry for everything else Em Bm If we found a way to the other side C D/F# I'd be willing and able [Outro] G G/F# I'd be willing and able Em Emadd9 I'd be willing and able Em Bm I'd be willing and able C D/F# I'd be willing and able G G/F# I'd be willing and able Em Emadd9 I'd be willing and able Em Bm I'd be willing and able C* If you're willing, I'm able
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Q: What is the primary key of Willing And Able?
The song is played in the key of G# Major.
Q: Do I need a capo to play Willing And Able?
Yes, you will need a Capo on the 1st Fret to play along with the original recording while using standard open chord shapes.
Q: Are there any difficult barre chords in this song?
Yes, the song requires you to play a Bm barre chord. Aside from that, it uses intermediate open shapes and slash chords like G/F# and D/F#.
Q: How do you play Emadd9?
To play the open Emadd9 chord, leave the low E, G, B, and high E strings open. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and your pinky or ring finger on the 4th fret of the D string.
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“Willing And Able” is a reflective, emotional folk-pop song by Noah Kahan. The song relies heavily on open chords and transitions, played with a capo on the 1st Fret to match the original key of G#. The beautiful interplay between chords like Emadd9, G/F#, and D/F# gives the progression its signature nostalgic feel.
Track Info
- Song: Willing And Able
- Artist: Noah Kahan
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: G#
- Capo: 1st Fret
- Chords: Em, D, C, Csus2, G, G/F#, Emadd9, Bm, D/F#
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Suggested Strumming: D – UDU
D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke