Run-A-Way Lane
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Ought to be a switchback windin' to
G
make things go my way,
[Bridge]
F C G
And you ought to be here with me,
F C G
That's the way it was supposed to be.
[Instrumental]
G F C G
[Verse]
G
Ought to be a train somewhere,
F
Ought to be switchback windin',
C
Take me up into the clouds
G
They all have silver linings,
[Verse]
G
Ought to be a low gear sign,
F
Ought to be a mountain road,
C
Ought to be a run-a-way lane when there's
G
nowhere else to go,
[Outro]
C
Ought to be a run-a-way lane when there's
G
nowhere else to go.
[Instrumental]
G F C G
G F C G
G F C G
G F C G
G F C G
G F C G
G F C G
G F C G
How to play Run-A-Way Lane
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.