The Runway
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verse 1
C G
this little town it aint your dream
Em D
you've had your heart set on leaving since 17
C G
so dont stick around, no not for me
Em D
go on and fly girl i dont wanna clip your wings
C G
dont settle for nothing, no nothin at all
Em D
im pullin for ya baby so go take off
Chorus
G C
ill be the runway, wont get in your way
Em D
baby go lookin for whatcha been lookin for
G C
& i hope that you find that its all that you wanted
Em D
its all that your wishin girl but if it it'nt girl
Em C
then come back home head my way
D
you got a place to land in
G
ill be the runway
verse 2
C G
follow the lights chase them stars
Em D
dance your dance take a chance on the boulevard
C G
the city of angels could use one like yourself
Em D
show em' your halo girl go and give em hell
Chorus
G C
ill be the runway, wont get in your way
Em D
baby go lookin for whatcha been lookin for
G C
& i hope that you find that its all that you wanted
Em D
its all that your wishin girl but if it it'nt girl
Em C
then come back home head my way
D
you got a place to land in
G
ill be the runway
Bridge
Am Em
dont stick around, no not for me
Am D
go on and fly girl i dont wanna clip your wings
Chorus
G C
ill be the runway, wont get in your way
Em D
baby go lookin for whatcha been lookin for
G C
& i hope that you find that its all that you wanted
Em D
its all that your wishin girl but if it it'nt girl
Em C
then come back home head my way
D
you got a place to land in
G
ill be the runway
How to play The Runway
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.