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Run by Eric Clapton
Album: August
[Intro]
C
G Ab Bb C G Ab Bb C
G Ab Bb C G Ab Bb C
The Bblife of the Cparty, BbI used to Cbe
BbLiving it Cup, Bbfancy freeC,
BbThen one nighCt Bbit came to an eCnd;
BbI met that gCirl and Bbthe trouble begaCn.
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
BbI was hookeCd with Bbjust one lCook,
BbEasy prCeyBb, child's Cplay.
BbI knew this Cgirl was nBbo one night Cstand;
BbFelt just Clike putBbty in her Chands.
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
FmGot no answers, Gmgot no cure,
FmBut one thing GmI know for sure:
FmThis is the girl, Gmshe's the one.
FmShe makes it so hard Gmfor me to run.G  
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
[Solo]
e|------------------------6--------------------------------|
B|------4--------4----6h8---8------4-------4---------------|
G|--3h5---5--3h5---5-----------3h5---5-3h5----8-5-------5--|
D|------------------------------------------------8-5-8----|
A|---------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------|
e|------------------------6---------------------------------|
B|------4--------4----6h8---8------4-------4----------------|
G|--3h5---5--3h5---5-----------3h5---5-3h5----8-5-------5---|
D|------------------------------------------------8-5-8---8-|
A|----------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------|
"People tell me!"
CYou might as well face it, she's covered all the bases.
CYou might as well face it, she's covered all the bases.
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
GSomething insiAbde of me Bbkeeps on Ctelling me to Grun.Ab  
Whatcha gonna Bbdo to me?C  
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The story behind the song

This song appears on the soundtrack for the 1991 film Rush, and it's a piece that carries a deep emotional weight. The music on this album, written and performed by Eric Clapton, is noted for working through something personal in his heart. It's infused with an intense, heart-rending passion, showcasing Clapton at a point where his music powerfully conveys the pain he feels. Playing it, you can feel the raw emotion and catharsis woven into the notes.

AI-written from these sources:Rush (1991 soundtrack) — Wikipedia ↗Eric Clapton — Wikipedia ↗

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About Run Chords by Eric Clapton

Learn how to play Run by Eric Clapton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Run chords”, “Run guitar chords”, or “Eric Clapton Run 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 Run chords and for experienced players who want accurate Run lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Ab, Bb, Fm, Gm.

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