If I Run
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From: Chestah <Rowland@InfoAve.Net>
Subject: TAB: If I Run by Semisonic
Chords used:
B F# A E
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
X2444X 244322 X02220 022100
INTRO:
B F# A E then:
(riff 1)
E
B 1
G 0
D 2 0 4 (STRUM E)
A 0 2 3 2
E 0
VERSE:
E F#
Morning Comes, Morning Goes
A B
Now it's me against the sun
E F#
The Day goes by, Darkness Grows
A B
And it's over before it's done
CHORUS:
B F# A E
Well I know that I'll be alright if i just get on the road
B F# A (Fill 1)
If I run I can free my worried mind
B F# A E
Well I know on the day I day I will lose my heavy load
(Riff 1)
But I wouldn't want to leave you behind
VERSE 2:
All my time keeps creeping on
Now I've grown into a man
But Mr. Child still wants to run
>From the cradle to the van
(Chorus)
OUTRO:
E
B 1
G 0 1
D 2 0 4 2
A 0 2 3 2 2
E 0 3 4
(That repeats several times)
FILL 1:
E
B
G 1
D 2 2
A 2 2 0
E 3 4
How to play If I 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 B. 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.