Runaway
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[Refrão]
Am G
I wanna leave this world behind
C
I wanna run away
G
To a place where no one needs me
F
And my mind can catch a break
Am G
I won't go drown my sorrows down
C
In liquor or cocaine
G
Even though I'm trying hard
F
The urge still runs down through my veins
Interlude:
Am G/B C G F
[Verso 1]
Am
I've been looking for an answer
G/B C
But I don't know how to pray
G
I been looking for redemption
Em F
In case I get to heavens gates
Am
Cause see I used to find em answers
G/B C
At the bottom of a glass
G
But I threw them ways away
Em F
The good Lord left them in my past
Am Em F C
I might get low, lonely at night
Am Em F G
But won't get low, for just another high
[Refrão]
Am G
I wanna leave this world behind
C
I wanna run away
G
To a place where no one needs me
F
And my mind can catch a break
Am G
I won't go drown my sorrows down
C
In liquor or cocaine
G
Even though I'm trying hard
F
The urge still runs down through my veins
Interlude:
Am G/B C G F
[Verso 2]
Am
Sometimes I hear that devil calling
G/B C
But I ain't been calling back
G
Think there might just be an angel
F
Making sure I stay on track
Am
Cause when I hear those demons whispering
G/B C
Or see the darkness creeping in
G
I feel something grab ahold of me
F
Making sure I don't give in
Am Em F C
I might get low, lonely at night
Am Em F G
But won't get low, for just another high
[Refrão]
Am G
I wanna leave this world behind
C
I wanna run away
G
To a place where no one needs me
F
And my mind can catch a break
Am G
I won't go drown my sorrows down
C
In liquor or cocaine
G
Even though I'm trying hard
F
The urge still runs down through my veins
Outro:
Am Em F C
I might get low, lonely at night
Am Em F N.C.
But won't get low, for just another high
How to play Runaway
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 Am. 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.