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Runaway

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[Intro]
F   C   Dm
Dm  C   F
F   C   Dm
Dm  C   F
[Verse 1]
FWell, my Cheart's a Dmrunaway
DmLiving by the Ccampfire Flight
FYeah, my Clove's a sDmtowaway
DmSlipping out Cinto the Fnight
[Chorus]
But hey, BbI can Ffeel it
CI don't want to Frun this time
BbI can Ffeel it Cnow
Hey, BbI can fFeel it
AShining like the Dmsun this Bbtime
I know Cnow
I don't want to Dmrun awayC  F  
I don't want to Dmrun awayC  F  
[Verse 2]
FWell, my Csoul's a cDmastaway
DmTired of bein' CaloneF  
FYeah, my Clove gets Dmthrown away
DmAny way the wiCnd gets blFown, oh
[Chorus]
But hey, BbI can Ffeel it
CI don't want to Fstray this time
BbI can Ffeel it Cnow
Hey, BbI can fFeel it
APouring down like Dmthe rain Bbthis time
I know Cnow
I don't want to
[Bridge]
DmRunaway trains never Amget no peace
BbThey keep on running till their Cengines seize
DmKeep on running and I Amdon't stand still
BbI won't know love, no, I never wCill
DmAnd rolling stones neAmver find a home
Bb'Cause they keep on rolling throCugh life alone
DmIf I keep on rolling Amdown the same old hill
BbI'll never know love, I never wiCll
[Chorus]
But hey, BbI can Ffeel it
CI don't want to Fsearch no more
BbI can Ffeel it Cnow
Hey, BbI can fFeel it
AIt's never felt sDmo good beBbfore
I know Cnow
I don't want to Dmrun awayC  F  
I don't want to Dmrun awayC  F  
I don't want to Dmrun awayC  F  
I don't want to Dmrun awayC  F  

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Runaway

by Passenger

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

F C Dm

Dm C F

F C Dm

Dm C F

[Verse 1]

F C Dm

Well, my heart's a runaway

Dm C F

Living by the campfire light

F C Dm

Yeah, my love's a stowaway

Dm C F

Slipping out into the night

[Chorus]

Bb F

But hey, I can feel it

C F

I don't want to run this time

Bb F C

I can feel it now

Bb F

Hey, I can feel it

A Dm Bb

Shining like the sun this time

I know now

Dm C F

I don't want to run away

Dm C F

I don't want to run away

[Verse 2]

F C Dm

Well, my soul's a castaway

Dm C F

Tired of bein' alone

F C Dm

Yeah, my love gets thrown away

Dm C F

Any way the wind gets blown, oh

[Chorus]

Bb F

But hey, I can feel it

C F

I don't want to stray this time

Bb F C

I can feel it now

Bb F

Hey, I can feel it

A Dm Bb

Pouring down like the rain this time

I know now

I don't want to

[Bridge]

Dm Am

Runaway trains never get no peace

Bb C

They keep on running till their engines seize

Dm Am

Keep on running and I don't stand still

Bb C

I won't know love, no, I never will

Dm Am

And rolling stones never find a home

Bb C

'Cause they keep on rolling through life alone

Dm Am

If I keep on rolling down the same old hill

Bb C

I'll never know love, I never will

[Chorus]

Bb F

But hey, I can feel it

C F

I don't want to search no more

Bb F C

I can feel it now

Bb F

Hey, I can feel it

A Dm Bb

It's never felt so good before

I know now

Dm C F

I don't want to run away

Dm C F

I don't want to run away

Dm C F

I don't want to run away

Dm C F

I don't want to run away

About Runaway Chords by Passenger

Learn how to play Runaway by Passenger with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Runaway chords”, “Runaway guitar chords”, or “Passenger Runaway 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Runaway lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, Dm, Bb, A, Am.

FAQ — Runaway by Passenger

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Can I transpose "Runaway" to a different key?

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Is "Runaway" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Runaway" by Passenger with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Passenger below.

What key is "Runaway" in?

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