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Runaway Train

Brandon Boyd

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

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

Verse
PreEsently, FutuCreE Is In The Middle Of CA Love Triangle           E      C  D​
With CalamiEty, And MeC In The ECorner,
I'm StarCting To Feel UncomfortEable      C        D​
Should I Douse ThEe Spark Or Fan The Flames OCr Merely Think Of Clever ThiEngs To Say               C              E  C         D​
Oh The More EI Try To Separate, ThCe Better It Feels To GEet In  The Way         C      E   C     D​

Hook
And I Try Cmaj7So Hard ODut Of The Way Of ThaCmaj7t         D​
Runaway TCmaj7rain Oh How I Do LDove The Rain Oh          Cmaj7      D​

Verse 2
SeemsE To Be, That BeiCng In ThEe Middle Is Starting To Get Me In CTrouble               E        C     D​
Try To Run AEway, But They CHave AE Talent For Making Trouble Seem ECnjoyable                  E           C     D​
Oh The More EI Try To Separate,   C​
The BetteEr It Feels To Get RightC In The Way    E  C       D​
Should I Douse ThEe Spark Or Fan The Flames OCr Merely Think Of Clever ThiEngs To Say               C                E  C         D​

Instruments 2
  E C   E C   E C   D  [x2]

Pre-Hook
Cmaj7          D     RuCmaj7naway TrainD Runaway TrCmaj7ain RuDnaway TCmaj7rain Oh    D​

Outro
Cmaj7          D     Runaway TCmaj7rain RDunaway TrCmaj7ain RuDnaway TraiCmaj7n     D​
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Runaway Train?

The chords for Runaway Train are: E, C, D, Cmaj7

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: E, C, D, Cmaj7

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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