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Runaway Train

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Runaway Train, as performed by Little Big Town
(one of the few songs played without a capo)
E|---------------|
B|-2-2---2--2--2-|
G|-2-2---2--2--2-|
D|-2-2---2--2--2-| Repeat this strumming pattern for the
A|-0-0-3-0--0--0-|  A chord in the intro and verses...
E|-----------3---|
[Verse 1]
A
Well, I sold my guitar for a diamond ring
         C                           D          A
Yeah the preacher's daughter's got a thing  for me
A
With all of our stuff in a pick up truck
           C                         D          A
Yeah we're headed out  west     in a cloud  of  dust
[Chorus]
G       D            A
Runaway baby  like a runaway train, like a
G            D       A
Train comin' off the tracks
G       D            A
Runaway baby  like a runaway train
    C       D          A
Runaway and never look back
    C       D          A
Runaway and never look back
[Verse 2]
A
Well, it's a Vegas weddin' at the break of day
         C                           D          A
    By a magistrate   dressed        in  blue   suede
A
Lost all of our cash on a roll of the bones
         C                           D          A
  Had to pawn that  ring  just  to   get  back  home
[Chorus]
[Instumental Break]
Play the chorus, but the C-D-A just one time.
[Verse 3]
A
In a cheap motel on the county line
         C                           D          A
Sneakin' back into town  in the      black  of  night
A
I heard the preacher screamin' through the motel door
         C                           D          A
Yeah he's cursin' my soul   in the  name of the Lord
[Ending Chorus]
G       D            A
Runaway baby  like a runaway train, like a
G            D       A
Train comin' off the tracks
G       D            A
Runaway baby  like a runaway train
    C       D          A
Runaway and never look back
G       D            A
Runaway baby  like a runaway train, like a
G            D       A
Train comin' off the tracks
G       D            A
Runaway baby  like a runaway train
    C       D          A
Runaway and never look back
    C       D          A
Runaway and never look back
    C       D          A
Runaway and never look back

Runaway Train chords and lyrics

Free chords for Runaway Train by Little Big Town. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Runaway Train, as performed by Little Big Town
(one of the few songs played without a capo)
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Instumental Break]
Play the chorus, but the C-D-A just one time.
[Verse 3]
[Ending Chorus]

Runaway Train Chords by Little Big Town

Learn how to play Runaway Train by Little Big Town with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Runaway Train chords”, “Runaway Train guitar chords”, or “Little Big Town Runaway Train chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Runaway Train chords and for experienced players who want accurate Runaway Train lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, G, D, A, C.

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Is "Runaway Train" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Runaway Train" in?

The chords for "Runaway Train" show the original chord names (including E, B, G, D, A, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.