Runaround Sue
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C
Here?s my story, it?s sad but true
Am
It?s about a girl that I once knew
F
She took my love, then ran around
G
With every single guy in town
C
Hey, hey, um-da-da-da-di-di
Am
Hey, hey, um-da-da-da-di-di
F
Hey, hey, um-da-da-da-di-di
G
Hey, hey, oooooooooohhhhh
C
I guess I should have known it from the very start
Am
This girl would leave me with a broken heart
F
Now listen people what I'm telling you
G
"I keep away from Runaround Sue"
Her amazing lips and the smile from her face
The touch of her hand and this girl?s warm embrace
So if you don't want to cry like I do
Keep away from Runaround Sue.
F
She like to travel around
C
She?ll love you, then she?ll put you down
F
Now, people let me put you wise
G G7
She goes out with other guys
And the moral of the story from the guy who knows
I?ve been in love and my love still grows
Ask any fool that she ever knew
they'll say: Keep away from Runaround Sue
How to play Runaround Sue
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.