Runnin Red
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Intro
A D A F#m D A
verse 1
A D
The water's runnin' red tonight
A F#m
And our bridges is burning high
D
We parted ways in the middle
A E (one strum let ring)
And now we gaze from either side
verse 2
N.C. D
Of the earth or of the sky
F#m
A love once grounded soon must fly
D A Bm
And in that shadow of goodbye
E A D A
Our love was left to die
verse 3
N.C. D
Well you once shouted from the rocks
A F#m
Across the ocean to the docks
D
You cried my island is sinking
A E (one strum let ring)
Will you come for me
verse 4
N.C D
Of water or the sand
F#m
Will you drown or take my hand
D A Bm
And as the last is washed away
E A D A
Would you call for me again
Solo
D A F#m D A E D F#m D A Bm A D A
Verse 5
N.C D
We've a fated hand to hold
A F#m
From when we're young until we're old
D A E (One strum let ring)
And it grows harder to find each time we let go
Verse 6
D F#m
Of reason or belief, it's no difference to me now
D A Bm
Our bridge is falling
E A D A
And our love was left to drown
How to play Runnin Red
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.