Home Running Away
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CAPO 3
INTRO: Em D G, Em D/F# G
VERSE:
Em D G
Puerto Rico all day on the beach
Em D/F# G
Blue water, white sand at her feet
Em D G
Too bad it's just a magazine
Em D/F# G
It'll always be that place she's never seen
[Refrão] D A
She's home running away
Bm D
From the same old same old everyday
G D/F# Em A
In day out, predictable routine
D A
Ohhh she stays home running away
Bm
To the place in her mind
D
where he'll take her someday
G D/F# Em A
When he gets the time, until then she's home
D A Bm Em D/F# G
Running Away
VERSE 2:
Em D G
Fancy lunch with her best friend Ruby Mae
Em D/F# G
Dinner plans with her husband start at eight
Em D G
But the dream ends with supper on the stove
Em D/F# G
The kitchen's about as far as she can go
[Refrão] D A
She's home running away
Bm D
From the same old same old everyday
G D/F# Em A
In day out, predictable routine
D A
Ohhh she stays home running away
Bm
To the place in her mind
D
where he'll take her someday
G D/F# Em A
When he gets the time, until then she's home
D A Bm A G D/F# Em A
Running Away
BRIDGE:
G D Em D/F#
He walks in the door with her dreams in his hands
G D/F# Em A
A two week vacation `cause he knows she's been
[Refrão] D A
She's home running away
Bm D
From the same old same old everyday
G D/F# Em A
In day out, predictable routine
D A
Ohhh she stays home running away
Bm
To the place in her mind
D
where he'll take her someday
G D/F# Em A
When he gets the time, until then she's home
D A Bm G
Running Away
D A Bm G A D
Running Away
How to play Home Running Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.