Runaway Return
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A|-2-2-2---4-4-4---2-2-2---2-2-2-4-4-0-|
E|---------2-2-2-----------0-0-0-2-2---|
[Chorus]
B F#
Out of the ashtray into the ashtray
B E F# A
Out of the ashtray
B F#
Out of the ashtray into the ashtray
B E F# A
Out of the ashtray
[Verse 1]
B F#
There's nothing living there's nothing given
B E F# A
Weekender's vision turns to working shoes
B F#
There's nothing living there's nothing given
B E F# A
Weekender gives in puts on his working suit
[Verse 2]
B F#
There's nothing waiting there's nothing imminent
B E F# A
Nothing forgiven for the young idea
B F#
There's nothing waiting there's nothing imminent
B E F# A
Nobody seems surprised the runaway returns
[Pre-Chorus]
B7sus
Home...son
B7sus
...doing
B7sus
...gone
B7sus E F# A
...dear...so dear
B7sus
Welcome home, misplaced son
B7sus
Guess what we we're doing while you were gone
B7sus
Cocktail party's in gear
B7sus
We're glad that you're here
E F# A
Why don't you sit down?
B F# B E F# A
B F# B E F# A
[Chorus]
B F#
Out of the ashtray into the ashtray
B E F# A
Out of the ashtray
B F#
Out of the ashtray into the ashtray
B E F# A
Into the family car
B F#
Out of the ashtray into the ashtray
B E F# A
Out of the ashtray
B F#
Out of the ashtray into the ashtray
B E F# A
Into the family's arms
[Verse 2]
B F#
There's nothing waiting there's nothing imminent
B E F# A
Nothing forgiven to your young idea
B F#
There's nothing waiting there's nothing imminent
B E F# A
Seems like you've been misused the runaway returns
[Pre-Chorus]
B7sus
Home...son
B7sus
...doing
B7sus
...gone
B7sus E F# A
...dear...so dear
B7sus
Welcome home, misplaced son
B7sus
Guess just what we we're doing while you were gone
B7sus
Partys in gear
B7sus
We're just so glad that you're here
E F# A
Why don't you sit down?
[Bridge]
B* B* B* B*
B* B* B* B*
E* E* E* E*
B* B* B* B*
E* E* E* E*
Welcome back
B F# B E F# A
B F# B E F# A
[Outro]
B F#
Out of the ashtray into the ashtray
B E F# A
Out of the ashtray
B F#
Out of the ashtray into the ashtray
B E F# A
Out of the ashtray
How to play Runaway Return
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.