Runaway
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E B E A
[Verse 1]
E B A B
Is this not an inquisition baby
E B A B
You're not the first I've told
E B A B
That I'm gonna wake up lonely someday
E B A
And I'm gonna wake up old
B E B A
It took me higher and higher and higher
B E B A B
But then that was a while ago
E B A B
And I've got a restless feeling baby
E B A B
So I think it's best you know
[Pre-Chorus]
B
Oh I could've done the righteous thing
E B A B
But we're all gonna die someday
B
I'm not gonna look you in the eye and tell you it's all okay
[Chorus]
E B A
Runaway
B E B A
It's okay
E B A
Runaway
B E B A
It's okay
[Verse 2]
E B A
Now I got a new position
B E B A B
And it's difficult to address
E B A B
There ain't no easy way of saying
E B A
But I'm getting it off my chest
B E B A
It took me higher and higher and higher
B E B A B
So I'm sorry to be so low
E B A B
But I've got a restless feeling baby
E B A B
That I think it's best I go
[Pre-Chorus]
B
Oh I could've done the righteous thing
E B A B
But we're all gonna die someday
B
And maybe I lack discretion darling but I don't know what to say
[Chorus]
E B A
Runaway
B E B A
It's okay
E B A
Runaway
B E B A
It's okay
[Bridge]
C#m F#m
Oh I could've broke your heart I guess
C#m F#m
But, what else could I have done?
C#m F#m
But I'm looking after number 1 now
B
Maybe I've got to, maybe I've got to, maybe I've got to run
[Chorus]
E B A
Runaway
B E B A
It's okay
E B A
Runaway
B E B A
It's okay
E B A
Runaway
B E B A
It's okay
E B A
Runaway
B E B A
It's okay
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 E. 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.