Running Through Time
View chords used in this chart
A13* A7 A13* A7 A13* A7 A13* A7
[Verse 1]
A13* A7 A13* A7
A young man will follow his heart into lonely and blue
A13* A7 A13*
He'll kick like a Mule at the thought of beng told what to do
D7sus4 D7 D7sus4 D7
An old man's just trying to keep himself out of the way
A13* A7 A13* A7
He's seen it all and said all that there is to say
[Chorus]
Fsus2 C/E C G/B A7 A7sus4 A7
There is a line
Fsus2 C/E C G/B A7 A7sus4 A7
[Verse 2]
A13* A7 A13* A7
A young man will try to chase every new sunrise away
A13* A7 A13* A7
Cause heartache is harder for him in the bright light of day
D7sus4 D7 D7sus4 D7
An old man will hold it and touch it and shine it with care
A13* A7 A13* A7
And he knows how lucky he is just to see it was there
[Chorus]
Fsus2 C/E C G/B A7 A7sus4 A7
There is a line
Fsus2 C/E C G/B A7 A7sus4 A7
Running through time
[Bridge]
Fsus2 C/E G G/F# Em
There's a line through the middle, A line that you cross
G Em
A part that you finish if you don't get lost
Em
Some just tired of that same old routine
G G C C C/B
Some wnd up luckyand gracefully stuck in between
[Solo]
A13* A7 A13* A7 A13* A7 A13* A7
D7sus4 D7 D7sus4 D7
A13* A7 A13* A7 A13*
[Chorus]
Fsus2 C/E C G/B A7 A7sus4 A7
There is a line
Fsus2 C/E C G/B A7 A7sus4 A7
Running through time
Fsus2 C/E C G/B A7 A7sus4 A7
There is a line
Fsus2 C/E C G/B A7 A7sus4 A7
Running through time
[Outro]
A13* A7 A13* A7 A13* A7 A13* A7
A13* A7 A13* A7 A13* A7 A13* A7
A13* A7 A13* A7 A13* A7
How to play Running Through Time
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 A13. 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.