Runaway
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verse 1
C G C
So is there anywhere you want to go?
Am F C
She says any place is home
C G C
But is there anywhere you want to go?
Am F C
Her crooked smile, how about Mexico?
G
We'll get back
C G C Am F C
You will surely be, you'll be the death of me
C G C Am F C
Yeah, you are surely (yeah) all the better parts of me
G
So get back
[Refrão]
C F G
They won't take us alive
C F G
I don't even think I saw it coming
No they won't take us alive
verse 2
C G C
You're the ending of the movie
Am F C
The one I meant to see
C G C
You're the ending of the movie
Am F C
The kind that fucks with your head
G
We'll get back
C G C
Oh here we go all the same
Am F C
But do you ever get outside your brain?
C G C
Oh here we go, all the same
Am F C
I'll be around for a couple of days
G
So get back
[Refrão]
C F G
They won't take us alive
C F G
I don't even think I saw it coming
C F G
No they won't take us alive
C F G
Now I know what you're talking about
Instrumental interlude
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(begins at 2:00)
e|------8---------8--------10-------10------|
B|----8---8----10---10---8----8---8----8----|
G|--9-------10---------7--------7-----------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
(Tremolo Picking)
Count: 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Pick: e|-12-12-12-12-|-8--8--8--8-|-10-10-10-10-|-10-10-15-15-|
B|-------------|------------|-------------|-------------|
G|-------------|------------|-------------|-------------|
D|-------------|------------|-------------|-------------|
A|-------------|------------|-------------|-------------|
E|-------------|------------|-------------|-------------|
Outro
Chords re-enter lightly at 2:13
C F G (x6)
End on a clean strummed C
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 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.