And He Runs
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(Original song in Dm)
Em {022000}
Em(9) {022002}
Emadd10 {022003}
C {X32010}
Cadd12 {X32013}
D {XX0232}
Intro
Em | Em(9) Emadd10 | C | Cadd12 D
Em Em(9) Emadd10 C
Off you go, inside your mind again
Cadd12 D Em
Your legs must shake from the memories you chase 'round your head
Em(9) Emadd10 C Cadd12 D
I beg you "no," but there you go to find a version of you that's dead
Em Em(9) Emadd10 C
I don't know why I let myself bear the cuts every time
Cadd12 D Em
You shatter our lives to chase what you can't leave behind
Em(9) Emadd10 C Cadd12 D
Your body's here, but it is clear you're always searching for what you cannot find
[Verso 1]
Em Em(9) Emadd10 C
And you shut me out once more I don't know what you're looking for
Cadd12 D Em
And you turn your back on me I'm getting used to all the secrecy
Em(9) Emadd10 C
Each time I watch you go the distance 'tween us grows and grows
Cadd12 D
You may run in one place but I can't keep up this chase
[Refrão]
Em Em(9) Emadd10 C
You must be tired running wild tryna chase your past
Cadd12 D Em
You run the time out when you find out that your legs can't last
Em(9) Emadd10 C
You can't escape it, you can't change it, this race can't be won
Cadd12 D
But still you always run
Interlude
Em | Em(9) Emadd10 | C | Cadd12 D
[Verso 2]
Em Em(9) Emadd10 C
And just like that you go to hide your heart deep down below
Cadd12 D Em
And you just choose to ignore the brewing of our coming war
Em(9) Emadd10 C
And you seem to find such ease to leave while I fight desperately
Cadd12 D
While you're off in the stars I'm nursing battle scars
[Refrão]
Em Em(9) Emadd10 C
Now aren't you tired running wild tryna chase your past?
Cadd12 D Em
You'll run your mind out when you find out that your lungs can't last
Em(9) Emadd10 C
You cannot change it, or escape it, this race can't be won
Cadd12 D
And still you always...
[Ponte]
Em Em(9) Emadd10 C
And you have no idea of all you put us through
Cadd12 D Em
It doesn't take long to trace it back to you
Em(9) Emadd10 C
So you can run, and run, go run and run until you drop
Cadd12 D N.C.
But for me? I'll finally stop
[Refrão]
Em Em(9) Emadd10 C
(But he runs) You must be tired running wild tryna chase your past
Cadd12 D Em
You'll run your mind out when you find out that your legs can't last
Em(9) Emadd10 C
You cannot change this, you must face this, your race can't be won
Cadd12 D
But still you always run
Em Em(9) Emadd10 C
You run in circles jumping hurdles tryna turn back time
Cadd12 D Em
And in your chase you will erase your place within my life
Em(9) Emadd10 C
So go and run now, chase the sun down, my time's just begun
Cadd12 D Em
While you would much rather run
Em(9) Emadd10 C
So go and turn your back on the sun
Cadd12 D Em
And still you always...
Run
How to play And He Runs
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.