I Run Empty
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Intro:
Dm C F
Dm C G
Dm C F
Dm C G
Dm C F F6
Verse 1:
F G
Lean these pictures up against the wall
F G
Won't remain in this room too long
F G
I count steps and sockets in the wall
F C
To avoid the sound
G
Of your feet missing in the hall
F C
To avoid the sound
G
Of your feet missing in the hall
[Refrão]
C G F
Don't think I didn't deserve what I got
C G F
Don't think I didn't deserve what I lost
C
I run empty until I
G
I feel nothing inside
F
I run empty until I
I feel nothing inside
C G F
Oh, don't think I didn't deserve what I got
Dm C F
Dm C F F6
Verse:
F G
Think nothing of mistakes that I've made
F G
All around change that I can't take
F G
The way I left you hanging every time
F C
You avoid the sound
G
Of my voice coming down the line
F C
You avoid the sound
G
Of my voice coming down the line
[Refrão]
C G F
Don't think I didn't deserve what I got
C G F
Don't think I didn't deserve what I lost
C
I run empty until I
G
I feel nothing inside
F
I run empty until I
I feel nothing inside
C G F
Oh, don't think I didn't deserve what I got
Bridge:
Dm C F Dm C G
We were still so young, wasn't certain of anything
Dm C F Dm C G
When you're still so young, can't be certain of anything
Dm C F F6
Can't be certain of anything, when you're young
[Refrão]
C G F
Don't think I didn't deserve what I got
C G F
Don't think I didn't deserve what I lost
C
I run empty until I
G
I feel nothing inside
F
I run empty until I
I feel nothing inside
C G F
Oh, don't think I didn't deserve what I got
C
I run empty until I
G
I feel nothing inside
F
I run empty until I
I feel nothing inside
C G F
Oh, don't think I didn't deserve what I got
Outro:
Dm C F
Dm C G
Dm C F
Dm C G
Dm C F F6
How to play I Run Empty
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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.