Runaway Life
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Capo 5
Intro:
(A) (D) (C) (G) (A)
e----0----2----0----3----0----
b----2----3----1----0----2----
G----2----2----0----0----2----
D----2--0-0----2----0----2----
A--0-0-------3-3----2--0-0----
E-----------------3-3---------
[Refrão]A D C G A
My life is like a runaway horse pullin' a wagon of hay
D C G A C G A
No one's got control so i let the lines go and try to stay out of the way
Verse 1:
A D C G A
I try to live pure but it's just no use today
A D C G A
'Cause I watched T.V. said goddamn but at least I'm not gay
A D C G A
I drove a pickup to church not my buggy and i didn't stay
A D C G A
Had sex with a donkey not my wife and I know I'm gonna pay
Chorus
Verse 2:
A D C G A
I got drunk last night, I'm going to hell even if i pray
A D C G A
Even if I promise to change God won't listen to a word i say
A D C G A
I burned down my barn to collect insurance in the month of may
A D C G A
I can't keep from sinning I'm begging to love it and it's not OK......
Chorus (twice)
Outro:
(A) (D) (C) (G) (A)
e----0----2----0----3----0----
b----2----3----1----0----2----
G----2----2----0----0----2----
D----2--0-0----2----0----2----
A--0-0-------3-3----2--0-0----
E-----------------3-3---------
How to play Runaway Life
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 A. 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.