Running Around On Me
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[Intro: ]G G7 C D (2X)
Verse 1: G G7
You got a lotta nerve coming here talkin' trash
C D
Take your high heels, step on back baby
G G7
Don't need no red dress to turn me on
C D
I've got a bottle in my right, there's two in the wrong
G G7
What I'm hearing is the talk of the town
C D
They say you're runnin', you're runnin' around on me
Instru: G G7 C D
Bridge: Em D C
I don't mind you stayin' out late
Em D C
Darlin' don't hesitate
Em D C D
Tell me what you have been up to
D
'Cause I know it's untrue now
Chorus: C D G Em
People talkin' when the sun goes down
C D G
You're out kickin' up your heels
C D G Em
Tellin' lies you been drinkin' on the town
C D G
You been runnin' 'round on me
Instru: G G7 C D
Verse 2: G G7
I broke down just the other day
C D
I felt the teardrops fallin' as I started to pray
G G7
I said, "Oh Lord, how have I sinned,
C D
To deserve this woman who's doin' me in"
G G7
Got no answers, he showed no relief
C D G
That damn woman she's still running around on me
G G7 C D
Yeah..Yeah...Yeah
Bridge: Em D C
It's a damn cryin' shame
Em D C
Woman is to blame
Em D C D
I should have put her in the ground, when I could
D
Whoa you know that woman ain't no good now
Chorus:
Instru: Doubletime (Fast)
Verse 3: G Em
Been ten years she won't let me go
G Em
Hey don't you know she's got the key
G Em
I told her I won't be your damn fool baby
G Em
Don't have to crucify me
A C G
Well I'm wastin' my life
A C G
And I'm wastin' my tears
A C G
Still I'm sittin' here alone
A C D
While she's out there, runnin' round and drinkin' beer baby
Chorus (2X)
Outro: G G7 C D
How to play Running Around On Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.