Running Like The Wind
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
A F#m
I’m close enough to my youth I can still smell the classroom
D E
Where my kindergarten teacher gave me purple sticks of glue
A F#m D E D
I ran across the blacktop till I grew out of my shoes
E A
Time back then was always on the move
[Verse 2]
A F#m
Now I’m good and grown got two children of my own
D E
They use the couch cushions to build fortresses of stone
A F#m D E D
My daughter turned three that means two is long gone
E A
Time I guess is rolling rolling on
[Verse 3]
A F#m
And I can see the hand of father time on my old man
D E
I am not ready for the day that I let go of his hand
A F#m D E D
Our relationship is an hourglass thats losing sand
E A
But I am such a busy busy man
[Chorus]
D
Someone help I’m asleep at the wheel
A E7
And every time I wake up I’ve lost another year
D F#m C#7 D
How do I forget over and o - ver - a - gain
E A
That time is running running like the wind
[Verse 4]
A F#m
I heard of a man, always thought in advance
D E
Everyday he spent crafting up tomorrow's plans
A F#m D E D
He made so much money and he shook so many hands
E A
I don't know if his life ever began
[Verse 5]
A F#m
Well that is a road I don't want to travel, so
D E
I tape my eyes open so I can watch my children grow
A F#m D E D
Then I go complaining how the days move so slow
E A
Will I ever learn, I do not know
[Chorus]
D
Someone help I’m asleep at the wheel
A E7
And every time I wake up I’ve lost another year
D F#m C#7 D
How do I forget over and o - ver - a - gain
[Outro]
D E F#m Bm (7th fret)
That every passing day is one that won't come back my way
D E A
That time is running running like the wind
How to play Running Like The Wind
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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.