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Intro:
e|-0---1---3---1-1p0--0---1-----3-1-1p0--0---1---3---1-1p0--0---1-----3---
b|---1---1---3------1---1---1-3--------1---1---1---3------1---1---1-3-----
g|-0---2---4---2------0---2---4---2------0---2---4---2------0---2---4-----
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------
A|------------------------------------------------------------------------
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------
Repeat this basic pattern for the whole intro.
Words for the intro:
As soon as I'm over this hurdle that's making me sweat in my eyes, and I
sweat and I'm constantly wet from the tears at the price I had to pay...
I might runaway, Oh I could runaway, runaway...
Main song:
C F C F G
I could runaway, and I could hideaway, block it all out, make you pay...
C
for my pain.
C F Bb F C
Life's not fair thats what I said, goes in one ear out the other.
F Bb F C
Got better things to do instead, but there's so much to discover in each other.
F Bb F C
My love for you is nothing new, it's been growing since the day I realised it.
F Bb F C
Said my love for you is nothing new, been growing since the day I realised it.
C F C F G
I could runaway, and I could hideaway, block it all out, make you pay...
C
for my pain.
C F Bb F C
Keeping myself open, still it's easier said than it is done.
F Bb F C
Of all the people in this world, for a time I felt I was the lucky one.
F Bb F C
But with my conscience put on hold, I didn't stop I didn't stop to think about
it.
F Bb F C
Yeah, with my conscience put on hold I didn't stop I didn't stop to think about
it.
C F C F G
We could runaway, and we could hideaway, block it all out, make you pay...
yeah...
<Funky bass + wah wah peddle bit>
C F C F G
I could runaway, and I could hideaway, block it all out, make you pay...
C F C F G
I could runaway, and I could hideaway, block it all out, make you pay...
F G C
yeah... for my pain.
Transcribed by Richard Mills on 3 July 1995. (rjm11@ukc.ac.uk)
How to play Crd
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 D. 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.