Now playing

Running To The Light

Chords

4.63 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Runrig - Running To The Light  1990 (C and R MacDonald)
    [Intro]
 C    F  G  Am  C    F  G  C
 C    F  G  Am  C    F  G  C
    [Verse 1]
CRunning round the sacred Fmountain 
The ruGshing stCream
EmFeel Fthe pCower
GIn evEmerythiCng 
CBy the water, wFhere the air is Emclear
FSurrender eGverything
    [Verse 2]
COld hearts grow younger Fagain
They prGomise bCring
EmThe greenest plFants are Ctender
GThey're full of Emsap in Cspring
CEmpty the places Gof the Emmind
CRunning Emto the lFight
FRunning Gto the lCight
    [Link]
C    F  G  Am       Em  F  G  C
    [Verse 3]
CThose who stride too far tFoo soon,
Will Gnot hold Cpace
OEmnly tChe cFalm
WGill wEmin the Crace
CThrough the forest, tFhe sea of mountain Empine
FSurrender eGverything
    [Verse 4]
COnly those who greatness Fsee
in lGittle tChings
EmWorthy are Fthe sCimple
GThey're happy Emin their Cways
CSelf will wither Gout of Emsight
CRunning Emto the lFight
FRunning Gto the Clight
    [Bridge]
AmArise soul
FSoar above the Gsinging river
AmGo lying down
FInto the gGround
AmQuickened by the Fstream
FWhen all is said Gand Cdone
FThe race moves Gon
    [Instrumental]
 C    F  G  Am  C    F  G  C
 C    F  G  Am  C    F  G  C
 C    F  G  Am  Em   F  G  C
    [Fade Out]
AmRunning, runningDm  G  
AmRunning, runningDm  G  
AmRunning, runningDm  G  
Oh Amrunning, runningDm  G  
Mark W

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Running To The Light

by Runrig

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Runrig - Running To The Light 1990 (C and R MacDonald)

[Intro]

C F G Am C F G C

[Verse 1]

C F

Running round the sacred mountain

G C

The rushing stream

Em F C

Feel the power

G Em C

In everything

C F Em

By the water, where the air is clear

F G

Surrender everything

[Verse 2]

C F

Old hearts grow younger again

G C

They promise bring

Em F C

The greenest plants are tender

G Em C

They're full of sap in spring

C G Em

Empty the places of the mind

C Em F

Running to the light

F G C

Running to the light

[Link]

C F G Am Em F G C

[Verse 3]

C F

Those who stride too far too soon,

G C

Will not hold pace

Em C F

Only the calm

G Em C

Will win the race

C F Em

Through the forest, the sea of mountain pine

F G

Surrender everything

[Verse 4]

C F

Only those who greatness see

G C

in little things

Em F C

Worthy are the simple

G Em C

They're happy in their ways

C G Em

Self will wither out of sight

C Em F

Running to the light

F G C

Running to the light

[Bridge]

Arise soul

F G

Soar above the singing river

Go lying down

F G

Into the ground

Am F

Quickened by the stream

F G C

When all is said and done

F G

The race moves on

[Instrumental]

C F G Am C F G C

C F G Am Em F G C

[Fade Out]

Am Dm G

Running, running

Am Dm G

Running, running

Am Dm G

Running, running

Am Dm G

Oh running, running

Mark W

About Running To The Light Chords by Runrig

Learn how to play Running To The Light by Runrig with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Running To The Light chords”, “Running To The Light guitar chords”, or “Runrig Running To The Light 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 To The Light chords and for experienced players who want accurate Running To The Light lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am, Em, Dm.

FAQ — Running To The Light by Runrig

How do I play "Running To The Light" by Runrig on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Running To The Light" by Runrig on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Running To The Light" by Runrig free?

Yes. The chords for "Running To The Light" by Runrig are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Running To The Light" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Running To The Light" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Running To The Light"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Running To The Light" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Running To The Light" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Running To The Light" by Runrig with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Runrig below.

What key is "Running To The Light" in?

The chords for "Running To The Light" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, Am, Em, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.