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Running Free

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[Intro]
Em G Em C D
[Verse 1]
EmJust sixteen, a Cpick up tDruck
EmOut of money, Gout of lAuck
I Emgot nowhere to Ccall my oDwn
EmHit the gas and Ghere I gAo
[Chorus]
EmI'm running fGree yEmeahD, EmI'm running fCreDe
EmI'm running fGree yEmeahD, EmI'm running fCreDe
[Verse 2]
EmSpend the night in an CL.A. jDail
EmListen to the Gsirens wAail
But Emthey ain't got a Cthing on mDe
I'm Emrunning wild, I'm Grunning fDree
[Chorus]
EmI'm running fGree yEmeahD, EmI'm running fCreDe
EmI'm running fGree yEmeahD, EmI'm running fCreDe
(Instrumental)
[Chorus]
EmI'm running fGree yEmeahD, EmI'm running fCreDe
EmI'm running fGree yEmeahD, EmI'm running fCreDe
(Break)
[Verse 3]
EmPulled her at the CBottle DTop
EmWhiskey dancing, Gdisco hAop
Now Emall the boys are Cafter mDe
And Emthat's the way it's Ggonna bAe, yeah!
[Chorus]
EmI'm running fGree yEmeahD, EmI'm running fCreDe
EmI'm running fGree yEmeahD, EmI'm running fCreDe, oh

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Running Free

by Iron Maiden

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

Em G Em C D

[Verse 1]

Em C D

Just sixteen, a pick up truck

Em G A

Out of money, out of luck

Em C D

I got nowhere to call my own

Em G A

Hit the gas and here I go

[Chorus]

Em G Em D Em C D

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free

Em G Em D Em C D

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free

[Verse 2]

Em C D

Spend the night in an L.A. jail

Em G A

Listen to the sirens wail

Em C D

But they ain't got a thing on me

Em G D

I'm running wild, I'm running free

[Chorus]

Em G Em D Em C D

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free

Em G Em D Em C D

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free

(Instrumental)

[Chorus]

Em G Em D Em C D

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free

Em G Em D Em C D

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free

(Break)

[Verse 3]

Em C D

Pulled her at the Bottle Top

Em G A

Whiskey dancing, disco hop

Em C D

Now all the boys are after me

Em G A

And that's the way it's gonna be, yeah!

[Chorus]

Em G Em D Em C D

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free

Em G Em D Em C D

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free, oh

About Running Free Chords by Iron Maiden

Learn how to play Running Free by Iron Maiden with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Running Free chords”, “Running Free guitar chords”, or “Iron Maiden Running Free 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 Free chords and for experienced players who want accurate Running Free lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, C, D, A.

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What key is "Running Free" in?

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