Why I Aint Running
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WHY AINT I RUNNING by GARTH BROOKS
To be found on the CD: SCARECROW
Written By Kent Blazy, Tony Arata, and Garth Brooks
Transcription for Cowpie by Rick Simms MrHappy498@aol.com
Comments and any advice always welcome
Strum a measure each of the A and then D chord as shown below
Intro: A D A D A D A D
A
Verse 1: I can hear that highway calling
D A
D
As I watch the sunrise crawling across her shoulder
A
This is usually goodbye
D A
D
And yet those words I just can't find here as I hold her
Option: (Strum once) D
She's like no other women
Option: (Strum once) E
That I have ever known before
(Strum once) D
And it ain't me to see the morning sun
E
From this side of the door
A D F# E
Chorus: Why aInt I running, Why aint I gone
A D F# E
How does she hold me Without holding on
D E
In love or a fight, she's stronger than strong
F# E D
Somethings not right if there aint nothing wrong
A D E
Its got me wondering,why aint I running
A D A D
Why aint I gone
A
Verse 2: All those worlds I left behind me
D A
D
Praying they would never find me and my freedom
A
But if they stood right here beside me
D A
D
They would never recognize me for all that she's done
D
Once happiness was only
E
Whenever I was on my own
D
So now why do I feel lonely
E
Any time that I'm alone
REPEAT CHORUS
(ONE MEASURE EACH)
SOLO: A D A E
A D A E
E D
No, they've never built a wall that high
E
Or made a chain that strong
D
And God ain't never made a place
E
I felt like I belong
REPEAT CHORUS
How to play Why I Aint Running
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 A. 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.