Runaway
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"Runaway"
G#m C#
I've been feeling all alone,
E B F#
I've had no one to lean on
G#m C#
Losing sleep here waiting on a falling star,
E B F# C#
to wish away the fear inside my heart.
G#m B
Run, run away.
E F#
Don't have to pretend that I'm okay.
G#m B
This is the day,
E F#
That I will lead my own parade.
C#
Don't worry I'm fine,
G#m C# E B F#
I just needed some time, away.
G#m C#
Walking backwards in the sun,
E B F#
Second guessing all that I've become.
G#m C#
I'm a rebel on the run from the truth,
E B F# C#
I'm thinking I could use some help from you.
G#m B
Run, run away.
E F#
Don't have to pretend that I'm okay.
G#m B
This is the day,
E F#
That I will lead my own parade.
C#
Don't worry I'm fine,
E
I just needed some time, away.
F#
I've waited all my life,
G#m
I'm leaving here tonight.
F# E
It's something I've got to do.
F#
No it's not goodbye,
G#m
'Cause I will see you soon.
G#m E F# C# C#
G#m C#
I'm a rebel on the run,
E F#
You're a gypsy from the sun.
G#m B
Let's run, run away.
E F#
Don't have to pretend that we're okay.
G#m B
This is the day,
E F#
That we will lead our own parade.
G#m B
Run, run away
E F#
Run away
G#m B
This is the day,
E F#
We are all okay.
C#
Don't worry we're fine,
G#m C#
We just needed some time away.
E F#
We just needed some time,
G#m C# E F# C# G#m
All we need is time, away.
How to play Runaway
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.