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Running Scared

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Running Scared chords
Roy Orbison  1961 (Roy Orbison and Joe Melson) *
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_Scared_(Roy_Orbison_song)
A
             A
Just running scared
              Bm
Each place we go
    C#m
So afraid
E7             A
 That he might show
              A
Yeah, running scared
             Bm
What would I do?
           C#m
If he came back
E7         A
 And wanted you?
             A
Just running scared
        Bm
Feeling low
        C#m
Running scared
              E7
You loved him so
             A
Just running scared
          Bm
Afraid to lose
           C#m
If he came back
E7                   A      A7
 Which one would you choose?
D           D6     D
Then all at once - He was standing there
D             D6         D
So sure of himself - his head in the air
D            D6         D
My heart was breaking - which one would it be
D          D6      D      E7     A  A
                                     . . .
You turned around and walked away with me
* Alternate:
Capo II
A    G
   = 
Bm  Am
  = 
C#mBm
 = 
E7  D7
  = 
A7  G7
  = 
D    C
   = 
D6  C6
  = 
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Running Scared chords and lyrics

Free chords for Running Scared by Roy Orbison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Running Scared chords
Roy Orbison  1961 (Roy Orbison and Joe Melson) *
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_Scared_(Roy_Orbison_song)
A
* Alternate:
Capo II
A   = G
Bm  = Am
C#m = Bm
E7  = D7
A7  = G7
D   = C
D6  = C6
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Running Scared Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Running Scared by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Running Scared chords”, “Running Scared guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Running Scared 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 Running Scared chords and for experienced players who want accurate Running Scared lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Bm, C#m, E7, A7, D.

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What key is "Running Scared" in?

The chords for "Running Scared" show the original chord names (including A, Bm, C#m, E7, A7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.