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Runaway

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Verse & Pre-Chorus Chord changes:
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 +
C         G   F       G
[Intro] (Drums)
| N.C. | % |
[Verse]
    C       G                    F     G
Got up on the wrong side of life today yeah
            C       G                    F     G
Crashed the car and I'm gonna be really late
    C       G                    F         G
My phone doesn't work cause it's out of range
      C       G                   F        G
Looks like it's just one of those kind of days
    C          G                 F        G
You can't kick me down I'm already on the ground
       C       G                      F       G
No you can't cause you couldn't catch me anyhow
     C         G                    F     G
Blue skies but the sun isn't coming out no
           C        G       F          G
Today it's like I'm under a heavy cloud
[Pre-Chorus]
    C G F      G   C G F
And I    feel so alive
         G      C   G F              C  G F G
I can't help myself,   don't you realize
[Chorus]
Am                      C
I just wanna scream and lose control
F
Throw my hands up and let it go
   Am               C            F
Forget about everything and runaway, yeah
Am                      C
I just want to fall and lose myself
F
Laughing so hard it hurts like hell
   Am               C            F  Csus4
Forget about everything and runaway yeah
[Instrumental]
C G F G
[Verse]
    C                  G           F    G
So, so is how I'm doing if you're wondering
         C                   G         F     G
I'm in a fight with the world but I'm winning
       C           G        F           G
Stay there come closer it's at your own risk
          C              G        F     G
Yeah, you know how it is life can be a bitch
[Pre-Chorus]
    C G F      G   C G F
And I    feel so alive
         G      C   G F              C  G F G
I can't help myself,   don't you realize
[Chorus]
Am                      C
I just wanna scream and lose control
F
Throw my hands up and let it go
   Am               C            F
Forget about everything and runaway yeah
Am                      C
I just want to fall and lose myself
F
Laughing so hard it hurts like hell
   Am               C            F
Forget about everything and runaway yeah
[Bridge]
Am      C        F
Runaway Runaway...
Am      C        F
Runaway Runaway...
Am      C        F
Runaway Runaway...
Am      C        F
Runaway Runaway...
[Chorus]
Am                      C
I just wanna scream and lose control
F
Throw my hands up and let it go
   Am               C            F
Forget about everything and runaway yeah
Am                      C
I just want to fall and lose myself
F
Laughing so hard it hurts like hell
   Am               C            F
Forget about everything and runaway yeah
[Chorus]
Am                      C
I just wanna scream and lose control
F
Throw my hands up and let it go
   Am               C            F  Csus4
Forget about everything and runaway yeah
Am                      C
I just want to fall and lose myself
F
Laughing so hard it hurts like hell
   Am               C            F  Csus4
Forget about everything and runaway yeah
Am

Runaway chords and lyrics

Free chords for Runaway by Avril Lavigne. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Verse & Pre-Chorus Chord changes:
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 +
C         G   F       G
[Intro] (Drums)
| N.C. | % |
[Verse]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
C G F G  
[Verse]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
Am

Runaway Chords by Avril Lavigne

Learn how to play Runaway by Avril Lavigne with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Runaway chords”, “Runaway guitar chords”, or “Avril Lavigne 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 C, G, F, Am, Csus4.

Frequently asked questions about Runaway

How do I play "Runaway" by Avril Lavigne on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Runaway" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Runaway"?

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

Is "Runaway" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Runaway" in?

The chords for "Runaway" show the original chord names (including C, G, F, Am, Csus4). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.