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Whitney Houston
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
Gadd9
Gadd9

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Well there's a bridge and there's a river
D
D

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that I still must cross
Em9
Em9

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As I'm going on my journey
Bm7
Bm7
2

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G/B
G/B

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Oh, I might be lost
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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And there's a road
D/C
D/C

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Em9
Em9

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I have to follow, a place I have to go
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Well no-one told me
D/C
D/C

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just how to get there
Em9
Em9

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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But when I get there I'll know
Chorus 1
Gadd9
Gadd9

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'Cause I'm taking it
D/F#
D/F#

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Step by step,  bit by bit,
Em9
Em9

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Stone by stone (yeah),
Bm7
Bm7
2

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G/B
G/B

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brick by brick (oh, yeah)
Cadd9
Cadd9

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Em9
Em9

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Step by step, day by day,
Cadd9
Cadd9

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Em9
Em9

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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mile by mile (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Verse 2
Gadd9
Gadd9

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And this old road is rough and ruined
Bm7
Bm7
2

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So many dan gers along the way
Em9
Em9

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So many bur dens might fall upon me
Bm7
Bm7
2

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So many trou bles that I have to face
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Oh, but I won't let my spirit fail me
Em9
Em9

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Oh, I won't let my spirit go
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Until I get to my destination
Em9
Em9

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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I'm gonna take it slow ly
Chorus 2

'cause I'm making it mine
Gadd9
Gadd9

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Step by step,
D/F#
D/F#

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(you know I'm taking it)
Em9
Em9

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Bit by bit, (bit by bit, come move)

Stone by stone (yeah)
Bm7
Bm7
2

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G/B
G/B

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Brick by brick (brick by, brick by,

brick by brick)
Cadd9
Cadd9

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(Mmm) Step by step,
Em9
Em9

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Day by day, (day by day-ee)
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Mile by mile
Em9
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Dsus4
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(ooh, go your own way)
Bridge 1
Gadd9
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Say it, baby, don't give up
D/F#
D/F#

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You got to hold on to what you got
Em9
Em9

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Oh, baby, don't give up
Bm7
Bm7
2

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You got to keep on moving on
G/B
G/B

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don't stop (yeah, yeah)
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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I know you're hurting
Em9
Em9

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and I know you're blue
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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I know you're hurting
Em9
Em9

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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but don't let the bad things get to you
Chorus 3
Gadd9
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(I'm taking it) Step by step,
D/F#
D/F#

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(ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Em9
Em9

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Bit by bit, (bit by bit, come move)

Stone by stone (stone by stone, yeah)
Bm7
Bm7
2

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G/B
G/B

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Brick by brick (brick by, brick by,

brick by brick)
Cadd9
Cadd9

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(Ooh) Step by step, (I'm gonna take it by)
Em9
Em9

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Day by day, (day by day-ee)
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Mile by mile
Em9
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(Ooh, go your own way)
Chorus 4
Gadd9
Gadd9

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(C'mon baby got to keep moving)
D/F#
D/F#

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(I'm taking it step by step)

Bit by bit (c'mon baby got to keep moving)
Em9
Em9

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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Stone by stone (yeah, stone by stone)
G/B
G/B

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Brick by brick (c'mon baby)
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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(C'mon baby got to keep moving)

Step by step (step by step, ooh)
Em9
Em9

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Day by day, (day by day-ee)
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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(C'mon baby got to keep moving)

Mile by mile (ooh, mile by, mile by,
Em9
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mile by, by mile)
Dsus4
Dsus4

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Go your own way (go your own way)
G
G

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(C'mon baby got to keep moving)
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Gadd9

  • D

  • Em9

  • Bm7

    2

  • G/B

  • Cmaj7

  • D/C

  • Dsus4

  • D/F#

  • Cadd9

  • G

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Step By Step by Whitney Houston is G major.

The primary chords used in Step By Step are G, D, Em, Bm, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 7 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, Em, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Step By Step is approximately 116 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Step By Step using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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