Running Behind
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E D7 A
A
Work, work, work day after day
Fifty hour week, forty hour pay
D7 A
No time to get over on this overtime
E D7 A
Yea I'm always runnin', I'm always runnin' behind
A
I got a Friday night date with my sweetheart
I'm already late and the car won't start
D7 A
Lord, I feel like hittin' that car and cryin'
E D7 A
Yea, I'm always runnin', I'm always runnin' behind
Bridge
D7
All my life its been this way
A
One dollar short and one day late
B E
One rung lower on the ladder I'm tryin' to climb
A
If I ever get lucky, if I ever get rich
Gonna tow my life up out of this ditch
D7 A
Watch the world go by while I unwind
E D7 A
Yea I'm always runnin', but I'm always runnin' behind
(Instrumental)
(Repeat Bridge)
How to play Running Behind
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 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.