Band On The Run
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Intro: D7 G6 D7 G6
D7 Gm6 D7 Gm6
D7 G G/A
Stuck inside these four walls, sent inside forever
D7 G6 G D7
Never seeing no one nice again like you
Gm6 D7 Gm6 D7 Gm6
Mama you, mama you
( Am D6 Am D6 Am )
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
If I ever get out of here
D
Thought of giving it all away
Am
To a registered charity
D
All I need is a pint a day
Am
If I ever get out of here (if we ever get out of here)
( C D C C D C C )
( C F7 C F7 )
[Verso 1]
C F7 C
Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash as we fell into the sun
C F7 Em
And the first one said to the second one there I hope you're having fun
[Refrão]
G C Em Am
Band on the run, band on the run
F7 C F7
And the jailer man and Sailor Sam were searching every one
C F7 C F7 C F7 C F7
For the band on the run, band on the run
C F7 C F7 C F7 C F7
Band on the run, band on the run
[Verso 2]
C F7 C
Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh seeing no one else had come
C F7 Em
And a bell was ringing in the village square for the rabbits on the run
[Refrão]
G C Em Am
Band on the run, band on the run
F7 C F7
And the jailer man and Sailor Sam, were searching every one
C F7 C F7 C F7 C F7
For the band on the run, band on the run,
( Em G C Em C Am )
( F C F )
[Pré-Refrão]
C F7 C F7 C F7 C F7
Ya the band on the run, band on the run
C F7 C F7 C F7 C F7
Band on the run, band on the run
[Verso 3]
C F7 C
Well, the night was falling as the desert world began to settle down
C F7 Em
In the town they're searching for us everywhere, but we never will be found
[Refrão]
G C Em Am
Band on the run, band on the run
F7 Cmaj9
And the county judge, who held a grudge
F
Will search for evermore
C F7 C F7 C F7 C F7
Ya the band on the run, band on the run
C F7 C F7 C F7 C F7
Band on the run, band on the run
Solo Final: Em G C
How to play Band On The Run
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. 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.