Strange Melody
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Intro: F#m Em
F#m Em
Run around, run around, run around
F#m Em
Run around, run around, run around
F#m Em
Say you ran from the shadows you cast
F#m Em
And the hand of the woman you knew
F#m Em
Circled 'round for the sirens you found
F#m Em
But your hard luck look isn't true
D
And they say
Cmaj7
I hear you're runnin' on empty now
Em F# E
But you can't see me, the better half of a strange melody
F# E
For the run around, run around, run around
Interlude
F#m Em
F6
Dada da dada da dada da dadada
Cmaj7
Dada da dada da dada
F6
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww
(Etc...)
F#m Em
F#m Em
Run around, run around dadada
F#m Em
Run around, run around dadada
F#m Em
Say you ran from the shadows you cast
F#m Em
And the hand of the woman you knew
F#m Em
Circled 'round for the sirens you found
F#m Em
But your hard luck look isn't true
D
And they say
Cmaj7
I hear you're runnin' on empty now
Em F# E
But you can't see me, the better half of a strange melody
F# E
For the run around, run around, run around
How to play Strange Melody
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 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.