Learn to play "Parisian Walkways" by Gary Moore on the guitar

In this lesson, we'll learn how to play Parisian Walkways on the guitar. This iconic song is a tribute to the great Gary Moore, who sadly passed away. This song is from the 1979 album "Back to the Streets." Let's take a deep dive into the chords and leads of this classic hit.

Starting off with the Chords

We're going to kick off this lesson by exploring the chords. The song begins with the note A. After that, we slide back and play the seventh fret of the fifth string, followed by the note C, which is the third fret of the fifth string. This sequence is doubled by the bass, and it's here that we start with the first chord - an A minor.

After the A minor, we change to a D minor seven. This pattern is quite common throughout the song. Following this, we transition to a D minor seven with a G base, then move on to a C major seventh chord.

Next, we shift to an F major. It's a little one. You don't need to do the full bar chord, although it doesn't hurt if you want to. Then we have a B half-diminished chord or a B minor seven flat five, which might be new to some of you.

The next chord is E7. And then it would be A minor, but instead, we do a little riff like we did in the intro.

The Verse and the Solo

After the intro section, we move into the verse. The verse and the rest of the tune are very similar but not quite the same. The first verse starts with the A minor as usual, then transitions to D minor seven, D minor seven over G, C major seven, and F major. Towards the end, the chord progression changes slightly.

The solo is absolutely riveting and starts with the same chord sequence but a little different this time. It starts on the D minor seven, goes to the D minor seven with the G bass, and then goes to the C major seven.

Wrapping it Up

As you can see, there are a lot of different chord changes in this tune. The basic sequence stays pretty much the same, so writing out your own chord chart would be incredibly helpful. This will help you see the tune's shape and how the form changes a little bit each time.

So, there you have it! A comprehensive guide to playing Parisian Walkways by Gary Moore on the guitar. So why wait? Grab your guitar, watch the video, and let's get started! Remember, practice makes permanent. With patience and regular practice, you'll play this song effortlessly in no time.

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