Running Away
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[Intro ]
G Gmaj7 Cmaj7 C
Cm
[Verso 1]
Gmaj7
You've got a lot on your mind
Gmaj7
You like to hold things inside
C Cm
Your pride is killing you
Cm Gmaj7
Slowly or quickly?
Gmaj7
You know I'm not good with time
Gmaj7
I was your shelter and grace
Gmaj7 C
You like tokeepanarm's length
C Cmaj7
Of distancebetween us
[Refrão]
Gmaj7
Don't yourfeet hurt
Cmaj7 C Bm
From standing, standing on your own?
Cmaj7
Aren't you tired
D Em
Of running, running away from home?
D Gmaj7
Running away from home
Interlude
G
[Verso 2]
Gmaj7
You were the one with the answers
Gmaj7
Charisma in all of the banter
Gmaj7 C
The silence is deafening
C Cm
Even when we speak
Gmaj7 G
You told me the secrets of childhood
G
You told me the things no one else would
Cmaj7
Ever know
C Cm
No one will ever know
[Refrão]
Gmaj7
Don't your feet hurt
Cmaj7 C Bm
From standing, standing on your own? (Standing on your own)
Cmaj7
Aren't you tired (Aren't you tired?)
D Em
Of running, running away from home?
D Cmaj7
Oh, baby, don't your feet hurt
Cmaj7 Em
From standing, standing on your own? (Standing on your own)
Cmaj7
Baby, aren't you tired (Aren't you tired?)
D Em
Of running, running away from home?
D Cmaj7
Running away from home
[Ponte]
Cmaj7 Bm
I was the shoulder you leaned on when you cried
Bm Cmaj7
Now I'm the corner you're trapped in when you lie
Cmaj7 D Em D
Am I to sit idle watching the world you carry crumble?
Cmaj7 Bm
I was the wind against your back, holding you up
Bm Cmaj7
Now I'm the one holding you back from what you want
Cmaj7 D Em D
Am I to sit idle watching the world we built together
D Cmaj7
Burn and turn to rubble?
Outro
Gmaj7
Baby, don't your feet hurt
Cmaj7 C Bm
From standing, standing on your own? (Standing on your own)
Cmaj7
Aren't you tired (Aren't you tired?)
D G Em
Of running, running away from home?
D G C
Running away from home
How to play Running Away
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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.