Runner
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C
When you're old enough
G
When you've been through it
C
You won't know what it's like
G A
You can't see things the same
G
But you're closer now
C
Did you close your eyes?
G
Did I close them first?
C
You weren't strong enough
Bm Em
I'm no stronger than you
G C Em
But the years take their toll on us all
Em G C A Em
I'm starting to see why you drifted away after all
G
And no one explains to you
Em A
Where the things go that you love
C G C G
'Till they're already gone
C
You held on for us
G
The house gathered dust
C
We were selfish then
G Em
And we held on to things
A
But they're all gone now
C
Did I take too long?
G
Did I ask too much?
C G A
I didn't love you as much as I could
G C A Em
The silence is killing me now
G C A
I'm starting to see why you drifted away after all
G
And no one explains to you
D Em C A
Where the things go that you love
G C A
How many times will I try to pretend that you're here?
G A
And I had a few questions I never got to ask you in time
Em
'Cause you'd already gone
How to play Runner
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.