Band On The Run
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verse
C Fmaj7 C
Well the rain exploded with a mighty crash as we fell into the sun.
Fmaj7 Em
And the first one said to the second one "there I hope you're having fun"
Chorus:
G C Em C Am F C
Band on the run. Band on the run. And the jailer man and sailor Sam
Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
were searching everyone for the band on the run, band on the run,
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C
band on the run, band on the run.
final chorus:
Am Fmaj7 Cmaj7 Fmaj7
Well the county judge, who held a grudge, will search forever more
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
for the band on the run, band on the run, band on the run
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
, band on the run.
Em G C
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"The blues is a low down achein' chill" Robert Johnson
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How to play Band On The Run
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.