Running Away
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Tuning: E A D G B E Standard
(Intro)
E G#m
E G#m F#
G#m
(Verse)
G#m E
I slip out before first light
F#
The stars will be my guide,
G#m
I won't stop,
E F#
I'll chase the dark till morning
G#m E
If you notice that I have gone
F#
it's nothing that you've done
G#m E F#
I just realized, this world's not gonna wait for me
[Refrão]
E G#m
I'm running away
E
You won't catch up to me
G#m
I'm running away
F#
Don't try to stop me
(INTERLUDE)
G#m E
F#
Don't try to stop me
G#m E F#
(Verse)
G#m E
My feet grow so heavy but
F#
I've got to keep moving
G#m
The past clings to my heels
E F#
Weighing every step
G#m E
The heart break, the broken dreams
F#
It's no use repeating
G#m
I lay aside the weight
E F#
and press on straight ahead
[Refrão]E G#m
I'm running away
E
You won't catch up to me
G#m
I'm running away
F#
Don't try to stop me
E D#
My heart is beating just like a drum
G#m A#/B B F# E
The world is calling my name I'm finally free to run
F#
I'll leave it all behind
G#m
And just keep breathing
G#m
(BRIDGE)
G#m
One breath, one step before the next
C#m
So breathe in, breathe out with no regrets I'm fine
E F#
This moment's mine, ohh
G#m
All of the things that I have done
C#m
And nothing compares to what's to come it's true
E F#
I'll make my move, ohh
[Refrão]
E G#m
I'm running away
E
You won't catch up to me
G#m
I'm running away
F#
Don't try to stop me
E D#
My heart is beating just like a drum
G#m A#/B B F# E
The world is calling my name I'm finally free to run
F#
I'll leave it all behind
E
And just keep breathing
D# G#m
Ohh
D# G#m E
Just keep breathing,
D# G#m F#
Ohh
(OUTRO)
E
My heart is beating just like a drum
G#m A#/B B F# E
The world is calling my name I'm finally free to run
F#
I'll leave it all behind
F#
And just keep breathing
How to play Running Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.