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Better To Walk Than To Run

Gary Louris

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Better To Walk Than To Run by Gary Louris in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
(From The 2025 Album Dark Country)

Intro
C F  A#  F  A#

Verse 1
Chevrons, They FFly A#​
Across Cloudy FSkies A#​
It's Over BeAmfore We've DmJust BeGmgun
C7Better To Walk Than To FRun A#    F   A#​

Verse 2
What Is Leading Us FWhere? A#​
What Do We Hope To FFind? A#​
Though It's Not A AmRace, We DmChase The GmSun
C7Better To Walk Than To FRun A#    F   A#​

Verse 3
Dust Has Settled On MFy Mind A#​
Less Ahead, More BeFhind A#​
Though It's Hard To AmSee How DmFar We've GmCome
C7Better To Walk Than To FRun A#    F​

Bridge
In The ABlink Of An Eye, It All Rushes By
Did We A#Find What We Were AftFer?
Were A#We Filled With LaughtFer
Or Left Only In CTears?
ReAgrets And Rewards, The Unspoken Words
Did Pain A#Outweigh The PleasFure?
And Did A#We Learn To TreasFure
The Passing Of CYears?

Verse 4
The Seas May Get FRough A#​
And It's Never EFnough A#​
Through Battles We've AmLost And DmWars We've GmWon
C7Better To Walk Than To FRun A#    F   A#​

Verse 5
And Yet, Through It FAll A#​
With Every Turn Of The FPage A#​
Though It's Not A AmRace, We DmChase The GmSun
C7Better To Walk Than To FRun A#​
Better To Walk Than To FRun A#​
Better To Walk Than To FRun
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Better To Walk Than To Run?

The chords for Better To Walk Than To Run are: C, F, A#, Am, Dm, Gm, C7, A

What is the original key of Better To Walk Than To Run?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Better To Walk Than To Run?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Better To Walk Than To Run in another key?

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

Can Better To Walk Than To Run be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Better To Walk Than To Run on ukulele?

Chord Better To Walk Than To Run can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Better To Walk Than To Run?

Better To Walk Than To Run uses 8 chords: C, F, A#, Am, Dm, Gm, C7, A

What is the easiest way to play Better To Walk Than To Run?

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 Better To Walk Than To Run released in?

Better To Walk Than To Run was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Better To Walk Than To Run?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Better To Walk Than To Run 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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