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Run

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Tempo 80 BPM

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Step 1 / 95Position: 8

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

[Intro]
    C            Am          Em           D
e|---------10----------10----------10-----------10-----|
B|-------8---8-------8---8-------8----8-------7---7-8--|
G|-----0-------0---9-------9---9--------9---7----------|
D|--10-----------7------------------------0------------| x7
A|---------------------------7-------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------|

 C      Am  Em                      D
Wake up,    run for your life with me
 C      Am  Em                     D
Wake up,    run for your life with me

C   Am     Em      D
In another perfect life
C   Am     Em       D
In another perfect light
  C    Am   Em   D
We run,   we run
  C   
We run

[Verse 1]
    F E          F E          F E          F E
e|------------------------------------------------------|
B|------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------| x12
A|------------------------------------------------------|
E|--1p0--0-0--0--1p0--0-0--0--1p0--0-0--0--1p0--0-0--0--|

F E              F E       F E      F E         F E       F E       F E      F E
    The rats are on parade, another mad charade, what you gonna do?
F E                F E          F E   F E            F E       F E       F E      F E
    The hounds are on the chase, everything's erased, what you gonna do?
F E             F E             F E      F E         F E     F E       F E      F E
    I need some room to breathe, you can stay asleep, if you wanted to
F E                 F E           F E      F E         F E     F E       F E      F E
    They say that's nothings free, you can run with me, if you wanted to
C  D5  G
F E              F E         F E     F E         
    Yeah you can run with me, if you wanted to

C  D5  G

[Pre-Chorus 1]
E       D5   A/C#       C 
  Before the time runs out
A         A#            E 
  There's somewhere to run

[Chorus 1]
 C      Am  Em                      D
Wake up,    run for your life with me
 C      Am  Em                     D
Wake up,    run for your life with me
C   Am     Em      D
In another perfect life
C   Am     Em       D
In another perfect light
  C    Am   Em   D
We run,   we run
  C    Am
We run
E5  D5  E5  D5  E5  D5  E5
Run

[Verse 2]
F E            F E             F E      F E            F E       F E        F E      F E
    We are the nation's stakes, if everything's erased, what you gonna' do?
F E             F E             F E      F E         F E     F E       F E      F E
    I need some room to breathe, you can run with me, if you wanted to
C  D5  G
F E              F E         F E     F E         
    Yeah you can run with me, if you wanted to

C D5 G

[Pre-Chorus 2]
E       D5   A/C#       C 
  Before the time runs out
A         A#            E 
  There's somewhere to run

[Chorus 2]
 C      Am  Em                      D
Wake up,    run for your life with me
 C      Am  Em                     D
Wake up,    run for your life with me
C   Am     Em      D
In another perfect life
C   Am     Em       D
In another perfect light
  C    Am   Em   D
We run,   we run
  C    Am
We run
E5  D5  E5  D5  E5  D5  E5  D5  E5  D5  E5  D5  E5  G5  D5  E5  
Run

[Solo]
e|------------------------------------|-----9---9---9----------------------|
B|-----12---12---12---10-------15-----|-------------------13--------15-----|
G|--/9----9----9----7----7-/12----12--|--/9---9---9---/10----10-/12----12--|
D|------------------------------------|------------------------------------| 
A|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|

e|------------------------------------|-----9---9---7---5---5--------------|
B|-----12---12---12---10-------15-----|------------------------------------|
G|--/9----9----9----7----7-/12----12--|--/9---9---7---6---6---6------------|
D|------------------------------------|------------------------------------| 
A|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|

[Instrumental]
E  D5  A/C#  C 
E  D5  A/C#  C

[Chorus 3]
 C      G/B  D5  A                      
Wake up -------  run for your life with me
 C      G/B  D5  A                      
Wake up -------  run for your life with me 
C   Am     Em      D
In another perfect life
C   Am     Em       D
In another perfect light
  C    Am   Em   D
We run,   we run
  C    Am
We run
E5  D5  E5  D5  E5  D5  E5  D5  E5  G5  E5  D5  E5  G5  E5  D5  E5  E5
Run

[Outro]
F E     F E     F E     F E    (mute)
F E     F E     F E     F E    (mute)
F E     F E     F E     F E    (mute)
F E     F E     E5  E5  D5  E5

Run chords and lyrics

Free chords for Run by Foo Fighters. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

C  D5  G
C  D5  G
[Pre-Chorus 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
C  D5  G
C D5 G
[Pre-Chorus 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Instrumental]
E  D5  A/C#  C 
E  D5  A/C#  C
[Chorus 3]
[Outro]
F E     F E     F E     F E    (mute)
F E     F E     F E     F E    (mute)
F E     F E     F E     F E    (mute)
F E     F E     E5  E5  D5  E5

Run Chords by Foo Fighters

Learn how to play Run by Foo Fighters with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Run chords”, “Run guitar chords”, or “Foo Fighters Run 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 Run chords and for experienced players who want accurate Run lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, Em, D, B, G.

Frequently asked questions about Run

How do I play "Run" by Foo Fighters on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Run" by Foo Fighters 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 "Run" by Foo Fighters free?

Yes. The chords for "Run" by Foo Fighters are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Run" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Run"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Run" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Run" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Run" in?

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