Runnin Around
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[(intro ]8x) C C/F
C C/F C C/F# C C/F C C/F
I'm just thinking about the time when I met you
C C/F C C/F Dm C G
But now I'm thinking about how I can forget you
Am Em F G
You had my heart from the start but it faded
Am Em F G
I needed space, wanted someone else
Dm Em
I had to leave you just to realize that I miss you
F Fm
Now I don't know what I did
C C/F C C/F
I'm runnin' around baby
C C/F C C/F
I'm runnin' around without you baby
Dm Em
I'm runnin' around all over town
F
But I look everywhere and no one compares
G ( C C/F ) (4x)
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
C C/F C C/F# C C/F C C/F
I am hoping that you try to forgive me
C C/F C C/F Dm C G
Maybe we can fall in love again completely
Am Em F G
You had my heart don't you ever forget that
Am Em F G
I'm coming back for it I promise you
Dm Em
I had to leave you just to realize that I need you
F Fm
Now I'm changing, I can't take this
C C/F C C/F
Runnin' around baby
C C/F C C/F
I'm runnin' around without you baby
Dm Em
I'm runnin' around all over town
F
But I look everywhere and no one compares
G C C/F C C/F
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
Dm Am
Do you think that I could have one more try
Dm Em G
I promise you that I will always stand by you
'Cause I am through with
C C/F C C/F
Runnin' around baby
C C/F C C/F
I'm runnin' around without you baby
Dm Em
I'm runnin' around all over town
F
But I look everywhere and no one compares
G
Because nothing's as good if I am
C C/F C C/F
Runnin' around baby
C C/F C C/F
I'm runnin' around without you baby
Dm Em
I'm runnin' around, got my feet on the ground
F
And I'm missing your face and going insane
G ( C C/F ) (4x)
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
Dm Em
I am runnin' around all over town
F
But I look everywhere and no one compares
G ( C C/F ) (4x) C
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
(the song repeats and fades out so I just end on regular C)
How to play Runnin Around
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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.