Running Kind
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Merle Haggard
G
I was born the running kind, leaving always on my mind
G C
Home was never home to me at anytime
C D
Every front door found me open I would find the back door open
G
There just had to be a lesson for the running kind
Within me there's a prison, surrounding me alone
As real as any dungeon with a wall of stone
I know running's not the answer, but running's been my nature
And a part of me that keeps me moving on
I was born the running kind, leaving always on my mind
Home was never home to me at anytime
Every front door found me open I would find the back door open
There just had to be a lesson for the running kind
(repeat progession once or twice and fade)
lindsey@SIRIUS.COM (Tom Lindsey)
How to play Running Kind
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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.