Always On The Run
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E9
My mama said
That your life is a gift
And my mama said
There's much weight you will lift
And my mama said
Leave those bad boys alone
And my mama said
Be home before the dawn
And my mama said
You can be rich or poor
But my mama said
You can be big or small
G5 A5 E9
But I'm always on the run (always on the run)
G5 A5 E9
But I'm always on the run
E9
My mama said
That it's good to be truthful
But my mama said
Don't take more than a mouthful
And my mama said
That it's good to be natural
And my mama said
That it's good to be factual
G5 A5 E9
But I'm always on the run (always on the run)
G5 A5 E9
But I'm always on the run
E9
My mama said
Baby, don't ride that crazy horse
And my mama said
You must push with much force
And my mama said
Go get all that you're after
And my mama said
That love's all that matters
G5 A5 E9
But I'm always on the run (always on the run)
G5 A5 E9
But I'm always on the run
G5 A5 E9
But I'm always on the run (always on the run)
G5 A5 E9
But I'm always on the run
Oh, what's that, mama?
You wanna
Oh, hold on!
How to play Always On The Run
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E9. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.