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Intro Em
Em
It's hard to see the light shining so bright
G
It's hard to see the light in the sky
Em A5/E Em
One day they'll fling a rope tied around your throat
B7 Em
And watch you lose the hope in your eyes
G Em
You better run, run, run
Em G
Through the rain, through the heat
D C
You won't always sleep alone but you won't ever stay to eat
Em G
Over the hills. On the rocks
D C
Til the sand runs through your hands like a coffin drops
Em
You better run. (You better run, run, run)
Em
Desert turns cold, know(?) long ago
G
The wind seems to whisper your name
Em A5/E Em
As you ride alone it chills your bones
B7 Em
Calling you on to your grave
G Em
You better run, run, run
Em G
Through the rain, through the heat
D C
You won't always sleep alone but you won't ever stay to eat
Em G
Over the hills. On the rocks
D C
Til the sand runs through your hands like a coffin drops
Em G
Across the lakes, mountain high
D C
You'll be moving on so fast there'll be no time for goodbyes
Em G
Through the rain, through the heat
D C
That's the last thing that you see from the gallows is your feet
Em
You better run run run
How to play 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.