Run For Your Life
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Am Dm Em
You need somebody who likes themself
Dm Em Am
Who lives for life and never calls for help
Am Dm Em
You need somebody to walk you back
Dm Em Am
Someone who loves you too before you ask
C Am Em
You’re worth more, you’re worth more than this
Dm Am G
You can take a leap without the risk
C Am Em
There’s no time, there’s no time for this
Dm G C
Take your love and start again
C F C
So run for your life, run for your life
C F Am Em
If you leave me behind, you'll get there in time
Am Dm Em
You need someone who can stand alone
Dm Em Am
Who finds the way, instead of being shown
Am Dm Em
Somebody with confidence
Dm Em Am
Who's strong enough to be hit more than once
C Am Em
You'll find more, you'll find more than this
Dm Am G
Take the world that's at your fingertips
C Am Em
Don't waste time, don't waste time with this
Dm G C
Take your love and start again
C F C
So run for your life, run for your life
C F Am Em
If you leave me behind, you'll get there in time
Dm Am
Run, run and don't look back again
Dm Am
Run, run, one day you'll understand
Dm G Am
I'm not, no, I'm not who you think I am
Am Dm Em F Em Am
C F C
So run for your life, run for your life
C F Am Em
If you leave me behind, you'll get there in time
C F C
Run for your life, run for your life
C F Am Em
If you leave me behind, you'll get there in time
How to play Run For Your Life
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 Am. 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.