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Run by Christina Perri
The album is not out yet so there are some lyrics that I couldn't quite figure out.
Note:
When she plays it live I believe that for the C7 and the E7 she plays the
same shape as the B7. The C7 would be a half step up on the 3rd fret and the
E7 would be 2 and a half steps up to the 7th fret.
e|Em-0--G-3--C-0--B7-2--B-7--C7-0--Am-5--E7-0--|   |Am-0--E7-0--|You can also play
B|-0---3---1---0---7---1---5---5--|   |-1---0--|these chord shapes  
G|-0---4---0---2---8---3---5---7--|   |-2---1--|for the bridge.
D|-2---5---2---1---9---2---7---6--|   |-2---0--|
A|-2---5---3---2---9---3---7---7--|   |-0---2--|
e|-0---3-----------7-------5------|   |-----0--|
[Intro]
 Em   G   C   B7X2
[Verse 1]
EmWhy do I bGreath with whats Cbeating in my cB7hest
EmYou think I'd lGearn better now cCuz I can't get any B7rest
EmCuz I keep Gtrying to Cfind hB7appiness 
EmIn everGybody B7else
[Interlude]
Em G C B7
[Verse 2]
EmPlease move that Gfinger that is Cpointing at my B7mistakes
EmI want no Gpart of the Cfeelings your work B7made
Emso then go and lGet me lCove you tB7oday
[Chorus]
GYour so damn difBficult  
You Emlose a hearGt in your hanCd
GAnd I cant believe you make mBe work for it
EmNo one undGerstanCds
why I don't B7run as fast as I can
[Interlude] x2
Em G C B7
[Verse 3]
EmAnd I can feel eGverything i can Cfeel your eB7mptiness
EmAnd I don't beGlieve there is a Cway out of this B7mess
EmUnless GI can forCgive all your sB7ins
EmI won't learGn I'll never Clove B7again         C7  B7againC7  E7  
[Bridge]
See right throuAmgh my wordsE7  
See I am jAmust like yE7ou
Watch me Amstumble watch me faE7ll for
All your AmliesE7  
All your AmliesE7  
All your AmliesE7  C7  B7  
[Chorus]
GYour so damn difBficult  
You Emlose a hearGt in your hanCd
GAnd I cant believe you make mBe work for it
EmNo one undGerstanCds
why I don't B7run as fast as EmI canG  C  B7  Em  

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The story behind the song

Christina Perri is an American singer and songwriter known for her expressive vocal style and heartfelt compositions. She gained widespread recognition with her debut single "Jar of Hearts" and later with "A Thousand Years," a prominent love theme for a major film. "Run," from her album Head or Heart, fits into her body of work that often explores deep emotional landscapes. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a moment of poignant reflection or quiet determination.

AI-written from these sources:Christina Perri — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Run

by Christina Perri

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Run by Christina Perri

The album is not out yet so there are some lyrics that I couldn't quite figure out.

Note:

When she plays it live I believe that for the C7 and the E7 she plays the

same shape as the B7. The C7 would be a half step up on the 3rd fret and the

E7 would be 2 and a half steps up to the 7th fret.

Em G C B7 B C7 Am E7 Am E7

e|-0---3---0---2---7---0---5---0--| |-0---0--|You can also play

B|-0---3---1---0---7---1---5---5--| |-1---0--|these chord shapes

G|-0---4---0---2---8---3---5---7--| |-2---1--|for the bridge.

D|-2---5---2---1---9---2---7---6--| |-2---0--|

A|-2---5---3---2---9---3---7---7--| |-0---2--|

e|-0---3-----------7-------5------| |-----0--|

[Intro]

Em G C B7

[Verse 1]

Em G C B7

Why do I breath with whats beating in my chest

Em G C B7

You think I'd learn better now cuz I can't get any rest

Em G C B7

Cuz I keep trying to find happiness

Em G B7

In everybody else

[Interlude]

Em G C B7

[Verse 2]

Em G C B7

Please move that finger that is pointing at my mistakes

Em G C B7

I want no part of the feelings your work made

Em G C B7

so then go and let me love you today

[Chorus]

G B

Your so damn difficult

Em G C

You lose a heart in your hand

G B

And I cant believe you make me work for it

Em G C

No one understands

why I don't run as fast as I can

[Interlude] x2

Em G C B7

[Verse 3]

Em G C B7

And I can feel everything i can feel your emptiness

Em G C B7

And I don't believe there is a way out of this mess

Em G C B7

Unless I can forgive all your sins

Em G C B7 C7 B7 C7 E7

I won't learn I'll never love again again

[Bridge]

Am E7

See right through my words

Am E7

See I am just like you

Am E7

Watch me stumble watch me fall for

Am E7

All your lies

Am E7

All your lies

Am E7 C7 B7

All your lies

[Chorus]

G B

Your so damn difficult

Em G C

You lose a heart in your hand

G B

And I cant believe you make me work for it

Em G C

No one understands

B7 Em G C B7 Em

why I don't run as fast as I can

About Run Chords by Christina Perri

Learn how to play Run by Christina Perri with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Run chords”, “Run guitar chords”, or “Christina Perri 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 C7, E7, B7, Em, G, C.

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