Runaway (acoustic)
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CHORDS USED:
The chord names are just root notes not the actual chords, it makes it easier understand
when reading and
playing along.
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D C# B F# G A
e|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--11---9---7---2---4---6--------------------------------------------|
D|--0----0---0---0---0---0--------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|--10---9---7---2---3---5--------------------------------------------|
Matt does add some hammer-ons and other picking bits but they're not really necessary
for it to sound right.
The timing of when to play the actual chord is surprisingly tricky so try play along
with it first.
Timing
D . . . | C# . B F# G . . . | . . . A
1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4
Intro
D C# B F# G A (x2)
Oooo's and Ahhh's
Verse
(A) D C#
She speaks like the rain,
B F# G
But she howls at the moon.
A D C#
She runs like the sun in the winter,
B F# G
She's not coming home soon.
A D C# B F# G A (x2)
Oooo's and Ahhh's
(A) D C#
She follows the rain,
B F# G
She runs with the water.
A D C#
She revels in all his pain,
B F# G
She hits like her father
A D C#
She speaks like she wants,
B F# G
Words dripping with disdain.
A D C#
She tells you she loves another,
B F# G A
But she keeps you in awe, keeps you insane.
A D C# B F# G A
Oooo's & Ahhh's
Chorus
G A B
'Cause she don't give a shit about you,
A
She will let you run away,
G F#/G
So just run away, run away
B
No she don't give a shit about you,
A
She will let you run away,
G F#/G
So just run away.
B
No she don't give a fucking shit about you,
A
She will let you run away,
G F#/G
So just run away.
Outtro (Played Softly)
B
No, she don't give a shit about you,
A
She will let you run away,
G
So just run away
How to play Runaway (acoustic)
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 D. 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.