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Running Scared

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Running Scared chords
A
Just running Ascared
Each place we Bmgo
So aC#mfraid
 E7That he might Ashow
Yeah, running Ascared
What would I Bmdo?
If he came C#mback
 E7And wanted Ayou?
Just running Ascared
Feeling Bmlow
Running C#mscared
You loved him E7so
Just running Ascared
Afraid to Bmlose
If he came C#mback
 E7Which one would you Achoose?A7  
DThen all at D6once - DHe was standing there
DSo sure of himD6self - his Dhead in the air
DMy heart was D6breaking - Dwhich one would it be
           D          D6         D         E7     A   A. . .
You turned around and walked away with me
Capo II
   A= G  
  Bm= Am  
 C#m= Bm  
  E7= D7  
  A7= G7  
   D= C  
  D6= C6  

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The story behind the song

"Running Scared" by Roy Orbison, co-written with Joe Melson, is an operatic rock ballad that builds to a powerful climax without a traditional chorus. The song is noted for its bolero style, which Orbison introduced to the rock genre, showcasing his clear, full voice. It's a prime example of Orbison's signature dark, emotional ballads, often conveying vulnerability. Playing this song means channeling that intense, building emotion, culminating in a powerful vocal demonstration.

AI-written from these sources:Running Scared (Roy Orbison song) — Wikipedia ↗Roy Orbison — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Running Scared

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C#m

Running Scared chords

Just running scared

Each place we go

C#m

So afraid

E7 A

That he might show

Yeah, running scared

What would I do?

C#m

If he came back

E7 A

And wanted you?

Just running scared

Feeling low

C#m

Running scared

You loved him so

Just running scared

Afraid to lose

C#m

If he came back

E7 A A7

Which one would you choose?

D D6 D

Then all at once - He was standing there

D D6 D

So sure of himself - his head in the air

D D6 D

My heart was breaking - which one would it be

D D6 D E7 A A

. . .

You turned around and walked away with me

Capo II

A G

Bm Am

C#m Bm

E7 D7

A7 G7

D C

D6 C6

About Running Scared Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Running Scared by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Running Scared chords”, “Running Scared guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Running Scared 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 Scared chords and for experienced players who want accurate Running Scared lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Bm, C#m, E7, A7, D.

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What key is "Running Scared" in?

The chords for "Running Scared" show the original chord names (including A, Bm, C#m, E7, A7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.