When My Race Is Run
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Intro
Dm F C
Dm F
[Verso 1]
C Dm
They say the journey takes a long long while
F C
But a thousand miles starts with one
C
It's a lifelong road I'm taking
Dm F
Wanna see you on the other side waving
F C
When my race is run
[Verso 2]
C Dm
They say everybody's got a page to turn
F C
And a flame that burns for someone
C
I've got the same damn stories
Dm F
Trying to make sense of the pain and the glory
F C
When my race is run
C G
When my race is run
Dm
And the last note's fading
F C
Will you be my baby when the day is done?
G
When my race is run
Dm
Will you still be waiting
F C
When my race is run?
Solos
C Bb Dm F C
C Dm Bb C F
[Verso 3]
C Dm
Now the sands of time are tumbling through the glass
F C
It seems like nothing lasts for long
C
A sunset's just another sun rising
Dm F
Will I see you behind the horizon
C
When my race is run
C G
When my race is run
Dm
And the last note's fading
F C
Will you be my baby when the day is done?
G
When my race is run
Dm
Will you still be waiting
F C
When my race is run?
Solos
C Bb F
C Bb F
C Bb F
(When my race is run)
C Bb F
(When my race is run)
G
When my race is run
Dm
And the band stops playing
F C
Will I see your face when the morning comes
G
When my race is run
Dm F
Will you be there waiting
C
When my race is run
Outro
C Bb F
C Bb F
(When my race is run)
C Bb F
(When my race is run)
C Bb F
When my race is run
How to play When My Race Is Run
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 Dm. 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.