Running Out Of Time
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Intro
Cadd9 G D G Cadd9 G D G
[Verso 1]
Cadd9 G D
On the southern side of cowtown with a six string and dream
G Cadd9 G D G
Playing dives and singing songs I found a crowd inside this scene
Cadd9 G
Looking back at all the miles
D Em
Now was it luck or destiny
Cadd9 G D G
And I'm running out of time to be the man I used to be
[Verso 2]
Cadd9 G D G
Cut through the winds out in west Texas with a melody in tow
Cadd9 G D G
I loaded up west 84 and down the road we'd go
Cadd9 G D Em
With a guitar in my hand you know there ain't no guarantee
Cadd9 G D G
And I'm running out of time to be the man I used to be
Cadd9 G
They say nothing stays forever
D G
My next day might be my last
Cadd9 G D G
Oh and if I fall behind I could just fade into to the past
Cadd9 G
So I'm drinking till the break of dawn
D Em
Living wild and free
Cadd9 G D G
And I'm running out of time to be the man I used to be
Guitar & Fiddle Solos
Cadd9 G D G Cadd9 G D G
[Verso 3]
Cadd9 G D G
I woke up lonely in San Marcos with heartache on my mind
Cadd9 G D
A wino and a poet here to stand the test of time
G Cadd9 G
I thought I'd play this stage forever
D Em
But even Willie would agree
Cadd9 G D G
And I'm running out of time to be the man I used be
[Verso 4]
Cadd9 G D G
Now it's been a long long time since I was drunk in George's bar
Cadd9 G D G
But with these songs I sang I saw this country near and far
Cadd9 G
Now I've settled down in Fort Worth
D Em
But in the mirror I still see
Cadd9 G D G
I'm running out of time to be the man I used to be
Cadd9 G
They say nothing stays forever
D G
My next day might be my last
Cadd9 G D G
Oh and if I fall behind I could just fade into to the past
Cadd9 G
So I'm drinking till the break of dawn
D Em
Living wild and free
Cadd9 G D G
And I'm running out of time to be the man I used to be
Guitar Solo
Cadd9 G D G Cadd9 G D
Cadd9 G
A million miles of highway and I still got room to run
D G
I was there at the beginning and I'm not close to being done
Cadd9 G D G
Some say legends never die, I hope that some remember me
Cadd9 G D G
But I'm running out of time to be the man I used to be
Cadd9 G
They say nothing stays forever
D G
My next day might be my last
Cadd9 G D G
Oh and if I fall behind I could just fade into to the past
Cadd9 G
So I'm drinking till the break of dawn
D Em
Living wild and free
Cadd9 G D G
And I'm running out of time to be the man I used to be
Cadd9 G D Cadd9
Yeah, I'm running out of time to be the man I used to be
Outro
G D G Cadd9 G D G
How to play Running Out Of Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cadd9. 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.