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Runaway Train

Brandon Boyd

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Runaway Train by Brandon Boyd in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  C G#   C G#   C G#   A#

Verse
PreCsently, FutuG#re CIs In The Middle Of AG# Love Triangle             C      G#   A#​
With CalamiCty, And MeG# In The CCorner,
I'm StarG#ting To Feel UncomfortaCble       G#         A#​
Should I Douse ThCe Spark Or Fan The Flames OG#r Merely Think Of Clever ThinCgs To Say                G#               C  G#          A#​
Oh The More CI Try To Separate, ThG#e Better It Feels To GeCt In  The Way          G#       C   G#      A#​

Hook
And I Try G#maj7So Hard OuA#t Of The Way Of That G#maj7           A#​
Runaway TG#maj7rain Oh How I Do LoA#ve The Rain Oh            G#maj7       A#​

Verse 2
SeemsC To Be, That BeiG#ng In TheC Middle Is Starting To Get Me In TG#rouble                 C        G#      A#​
Try To Run ACway, But They G#Have A CTalent For Making Trouble Seem EnG#joyable                    C           G#      A#​
Oh The More CI Try To Separate,   G#​
The BetteCr It Feels To Get RightG# In The Way     C  G#        A#​
Should I Douse ThCe Spark Or Fan The Flames OG#r Merely Think Of Clever ThinCgs To Say                G#                 C  G#          A#​

Instruments 2
  C G#   C G#   C G#   A#  [x2]

Pre-Hook
G#maj7           A#    RunaG#maj7way Train RuA#naway Train G#maj7RunawayA# Train OG#maj7h           A#​

Outro
G#maj7           A#    Runaway TraG#maj7in RunaA#way Train G#maj7RunawayA# Train     G#maj7       A#​
Also available in: A (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Runaway Train?

The chords for Runaway Train are: C, G#, A#, G#maj7

What is the original key of Runaway Train?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Runaway Train?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Runaway Train in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Runaway Train be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Runaway Train on ukulele?

Chord Runaway Train can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Runaway Train?

Runaway Train uses 4 chords: C, G#, A#, G#maj7

What is the easiest way to play Runaway Train?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Runaway Train released in?

Runaway Train was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Runaway Train?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Runaway Train to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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