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Running Down A Dream

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Intro:
It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down
I had the radio on, I was drivin'
Trees flew by, me and Del was singin',
Little Runaway I was flyin'
Yeah I'm runnin' down a dream
That never would come to me
Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads
Runnin' down a dream
I felt so good, like anything was possible
I hit cruise control, and rubbed my eyes
The last three days the rain was unstoppable
It was always cold, no sunshine
Yeah I'm runnin' down a dream
That never would come to me
Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads
Runnin' down a dream
I rolled on, as the sky grew dark
I put the pedal down, to make some time
Theres something good, waitin' down this road
I'm pickin' up, whatever's mine
Yeah I'm runnin' down a dream
That never would come to me
Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads
Runnin' down a dream

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Running Down A Dream

by Tom Petty

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Intro:

It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down

I had the radio on, I was drivin'

Trees flew by, me and Del was singin',

Little Runaway I was flyin'

Yeah I'm runnin' down a dream

That never would come to me

Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads

Runnin' down a dream

I felt so good, like anything was possible

I hit cruise control, and rubbed my eyes

The last three days the rain was unstoppable

It was always cold, no sunshine

Yeah I'm runnin' down a dream

That never would come to me

Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads

Runnin' down a dream

I rolled on, as the sky grew dark

I put the pedal down, to make some time

Theres something good, waitin' down this road

I'm pickin' up, whatever's mine

Yeah I'm runnin' down a dream

That never would come to me

Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads

Runnin' down a dream

About Running Down A Dream Chords by Tom Petty

Learn how to play Running Down A Dream by Tom Petty with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Running Down A Dream chords”, “Running Down A Dream guitar chords”, or “Tom Petty Running Down A Dream 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 Down A Dream chords and for experienced players who want accurate Running Down A Dream lyrics and chords in one place.

FAQ — Running Down A Dream by Tom Petty

How do I play "Running Down A Dream" by Tom Petty on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Running Down A Dream" by Tom Petty 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 Down A Dream" by Tom Petty free?

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Can I transpose "Running Down A Dream" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Running Down A Dream"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Running Down A Dream" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Running Down A Dream" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Running Down A Dream" by Tom Petty with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tom Petty below.

What key is "Running Down A Dream" in?

The chords for "Running Down A Dream" show the original chord names. Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.