If You Run
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[Verso 1]
Em
Hey, now, everybody crowd 'round
Em
Something you should know
Em
Fast break, always a mistake when you…got…nowhere to go
Em C C
You…can lie for the honey, lie…for the wealth
C Em
You can lie to each other but you better never lie to yourself
[Verso 2]
Em
No sign of any second mind
Em
What she had, she gave
Em
Red hand with another man
Em
There is no one here to save
Em C
She started out like most of them:
C Em
Heart full of dreams, a head full of nothing
[Refrão]
Em C Em
If you run, you better have a place to go
Em C
If you run, ooh
Em
Run, run, run, run, run
Em
Run, run, run, run, run
[Verso 3]
Em
Hang tight, she running through the moonlight
Em
Waiting on her charms
Em
Deep scars fading in the stars
Em
Fading in each other's arms
Em C
He took her down to his hiding place
C Em
All he's bringing back is dust on his face
[Verso 4]
Em
Stone's throw, tapping at the window
Em
Fools with no plans
Em
Slow wind, broken by design
Em
Be good or be goddamned
Em C
You think you left it all behind?
C C Em
You're choking on the weeds, you're strung out on the vine
[Refrão]
Em C B Em
If you run, you better have a place to go
Solo: D G A
Bm A G F#
Em D G A
Bm A G F#
Em D G A
Bm A G F#
Em D G A
B A G B
[Verso 5]
Em
New age, burning of a page
Em
A brand new dream to sell
Em
Ain't far from who you really are
Em
And it's just as well
Em C C
You lie for the honey, you lie for the wealth
C C Em
You lie to each other, ain't gonna lie to myself
[Refrão]
Em C Bm
If you run, if you run
C Em
If you run, you gotta have a place to go
How to play If You Run
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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.