Runaround Sue
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Capo 4
Bm
Here's my story, it's sad but true
G
It's about a girl that I once knew
Em
She took my love then ran around
F#
With every single guy in town
Bm G Em F#
Ooooohhh.....no X2
Bm
Oh, I should have known it from the very start
G
This girl will leave me with a broken heart
Em
Now listen people what I'm telling you
F#
A keep away from a Runaround Sue
Bm
I miss her lips and the smile on her face
G
The touch of her hair and this girl's warm embrace
Em
So if you don't want to cry like I do
F#
A keep away from a Runaround Sue
Em
She likes to travel around, yeah
Bm
She'll love you and she'll put you down
Em
Now people let me put you wise
F#
Sue goes out with other guys
Bm
Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows
G
I fell in love and my love still grows
Em
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say
F#
Keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Bm G Em F#
Ooooohhh.....no
Bm
So here comes the story from the guy who knows
G
I fell in love and my love still grows
Em
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they´ll say
F#
Keep away from a runaround Sue
Bm
So I keep away
G
I keep away from Sue
Em F#
Don´t know what she might do to me or you X3
How to play Runaround Sue
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What is the starting chord?
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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.