The Runner
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Em D
Through the night, through the dawn
Em D
Behind you another runner is born
Em D
Don't look back, you've been there
Em D C
See the mist as your breath hits the air
Em D Em D
And it's underneath the moonlight, passing some
Em D Em D
Still your heart beats in the moonlight like a drum
Em D
Through the night, through the dawn
Em D
Behind you another runner is born
Em D
Don't look back, you've been there
Em D C
Feel the mist as your breath hits the air
Em D Em D
And it's underneath the moonlight, passing some
Em D Em D
Still your heart beats in the moonlight like a drum
C D Bm C
And you will run your time,
D Bm C
a shooting star across the sky
D Bm Em
And you will surely cross the line
(to pass on the flame)
Em D
Sun come up, sun go down
Em D C
Hear the beat, see the sweat on the ground
Em D
Watch your step, keep your cool
Em D C
Though you can't see what's in front of you
Em D
Through the night, through the dawn
Em D
Behind you another runner is born
Em D
Don't look back, you've been there
Em D C
See the mist as your breath hits the air
Em D Em D
And it's underneath the moonlight, passing some
Em D Em D
Still your heart beats in the moonlight like a drum
C D Bm C
And you will run your time,
D Bm C
a shooting star across the sky
D Bm Em
And you will surely cross the line
Em D Em D
And it's underneath the moonlight, passing some
Em D Em D
Still your heart beats in the moonlight like a drum
C D Bm C
And you will run your time,
D Bm C
a shooting star across the sky
D Bm Em
And you will surely cross the line
How to play The Runner
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 Em. 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.