Run Johnny Run
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BPM: 151
Intro:
Am Am
Dm Dm
Am Am
[Verso 1]
Am
Whippoor will stopped singing,
Am
The cows all ran away,
Am
Buzzard took a deep breath,
Am
There'll be dying done today,
Dm
Pitchforks sticks and matches,
Dm
Man its too late to pray,
Am
Five souls crossing over,
Am
If the devil gets his way.
[Refrão]
Dm
The flames are rising higher,
Dm C Am Am
Moon is turning black,
Dm
Run Johnny run,
E7
Run Johnny run,
F7
Run Johnny run,
E7 Am
Son don't look back.
[Verso 2]
Am
A minute after midnight,
Am
Knocking at the door,
Am
Crazy drowned out reason,
Am
Now there's fresh blood on the floor,
Dm
Hear moaning in the corner,
Dm
Air tastes like kerosene,
Am
Jesus melting on the wall,
Am
Trying not to scream.
[Refrão]
Dm
The flames are rising higher,
Dm C Am Am
Moon is turning black,
Dm
Run Johnny run,
E7
Run Johnny run,
F7
Run Johnny run,
E7 Am
Son don't look back.
Instrumental:
Am Dm Dm
Am Am
Dm Am
[Verso 3]
Am
Sadows dance and flicker,
Am
Dog growling at the gate,
Am
Salt stings the barbwire kiss,
Am
Fresh across your face,
Dm
Cold night air is whistling,
Dm
Notes pound in your brain,
Am
Fireflies fill the sky,
Am
Ashes fall like rain.
Outro:
Dm
The flames are rising higher,
Dm C Am Am
Moon is turning black,
Dm
Run Johnny run,
E7
Run Johnny run,
F7
Run Johnny run,
E7 Am Am E7 Am
Son don't look back.
How to play Run Johnny Run
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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.