Runaway
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Intro: C
verse 1:
C F C
In the night I knew that it wasn't right
C F C
But in my mind I thought that things were fine
C F C
We told ourselves we'd never tell one soul
C F C
It was the night before we left our homes
Pre-Chorus
F C
And the whole world is on the sign
F C
But I don't mind, I've already said my goodbyes
F C F * G * C *
I wanna do this before I die, so we can say we ran away
[Refrão]
F C Am7 G
We're alone and broke but that's okay
F C G
There's a fire in our hearts
F C Am7 G
Yeah we might get caught but we feel the same
F G C
We can say we ran away
verse 2:
C F C
It was cold so I gave you my coat
C F C
And the street lights flicker down this road
C F C
Your thumb in my hand darling, don't let go
C F C
If we fall off the map, they'll never know
Pre-Chorus
F * C *
People talk, they live a lie
Am7 * G *
But I see truth from the colours that leak from your eyes
[Refrão]
F C Am7 G
We're alone and broke but that's okay
F C G
There's a fire in our hearts
F C Am7 G
Yeah we might get caught but we feel the same
F G C
We can say we ran away
F C Am7 G
Oh, whoa, we can live this life forever
F C G
Oh, whoa, whoa
F C Am7 G F G C
Oh, whoa, we can live this life forever, baby if we run away
Bridge:
Am7 F
Our hands shaking as we leave this place
C G
I swear that my heart's racing, I know
Am7 F
That if you're not ready, then I'll forget it
C G
'Cause it's you I'm chasing I'm sure
F * C *
We're alone and broke, but that's okay
Am7 * G *
There's a fire in our hearts
F * C *
They say we might get caught but we feel the same
Am7 * G *
We can say we ran away
[Refrão]
F C Am7 G
We're alone and broke but that's okay
F C G
There's a fire in our hearts
F C Am7 G
Yeah we might get caught but we feel the same
F G C
We can say we ran away
F C Am7 G
Oh, whoa, we can live this life forever
F C G
Oh, whoa, whoa
F C Am7 G F G C
Oh, whoa, we can live this life forever, baby if we run away
How to play Runaway
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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.