Running Red Lights
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Intro: F#m | E | B | B | Bb | A | E | x2
B
So now you told me you are on my side
A E
Feeling around in the middle of the night
B
Cuz one thing more they do in all crime
A E
when something's so wrong always felt so right
Dbm
But then when you tell me:
E
"Im on my own"
A
I can't make you sweat
E
when we talk on the phone
F#m E B
Cuz yes I'm running,
B Bb A
always running,
E
running red lights...
F#m E B
Yes I'm running,
B Bb A
always running,
E
running red lights...
E
Ohhh yeah
B
So put me aside and I'll pay that fine
A E
just Rain me a ticket and I walk that line
B
cuz one thing more they do in all crime
A E
just do me a favor in the middle of the night.
Dbm
cuz then you tell me:
E
"I'm on my own",
A
I can't make you shake
E
when we talk on the phone
F#m E B
Cuz yes I'm running,
B Bb A
always running,
E
running red lights...
F#m E B
Yes I'm running,
B Bb A
always running,
E
running red lights...
F#m A
But when you feel so shamed
E
you know ill take you girl,
Ab Dbm
ill take you where we live...
A
and then ill be running
ohh yeah
ill be running, you know that,
Dbm
Im running red lights baby...
E A E Dbm E A E
F#m E B
Cuz yes I'm running,
B Bb A
always running,
E
running red lights... now baby
F#m E B
Cuz yes I'm running,
B Bb A
always running,
E
running red lights...
lay down one more time.
Dbm
Cause when you tell me:
E
"I'm on my own",
A
I can't make you beg,
E
when we talk on the phone
F#m E B
Cuz yes I'm running,
B Bb A
always running,
E
running red lights ohh no
F#m E B
Yes I'm running,
B Bb A
always running,
E
running red lights...
How to play Running Red Lights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.