Runaway chords
by Del Shannon- Songwriters: Del Shannon and Max Crook
- Recorded: January 21, 1961
- Released: February 18, 1961
- Album: Runaway with Del Shannon
- Music: Key of Am in 4/4 time at ~ 150 bpm (𝅘𝅥)
- Chords: Am, A, D, E, E7, F, F#m, G
- Capo: 1st fret if playing with video (Bb Major)
Chart Legend
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Runaway
The Relative Major Key of Am is highlighted - Transpose to any other key.
Am
Intro: 4/4 | | % | % | % |
Am G
1. As I walk a-long, I won-der
F
A-what went wrong with our love
E7
A love that was so strong | % |
Am G
2. And as I still walk on, I think of
F
The thing's we've done to-ge-ther,
E7
A-while our hearts were young | % |
A
CH: I'm a-walk-in' in the rain
F#m
Tears are fal-lin' and I feel a pain
A
A-wish-in' you were here by me
F#m
To end this mi-se-ry
A F#m
And I won-der, I wo-wo-wo-wo-won-der | % |
A F#m
Why, why-why-why-why-why
She ran a-way
D E
And I won-der where she will stay
A
My lit-tle run-a-way
D A E7
A run-run-run-run-run-a-way | |
Am G F E7
Instr: | | % | | % | | % | | % |
A
CH: I'm a-walk-in' in the rain
F#m
Tears are fal-lin' and I feel a pain
A
A-wish-in' you were here by me
F#m
To end this mi-se-ry
A F#m
I won-der, I wo-wo-wo-wo-won-der | % |
A F#m
Why, why-why-why-why-why
She ran a-way
D E
And I won-der where she will stay
A
My lit-tle run-a-way
D A
A run-run-run-run-run-a-way
D A
A run-run-run-run-run-a-way
D A
A run-run-run-run-run-a-way...Del Shannon
Del Shannon was an American rock and roll and pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the early 1960s. He is best known for his hit song "Runaway," which was released in 1961 and became an international success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries.
Born: Charles Weedon Westover on December 30, 1934 in Coopersville, Michigan, U.S.
Died: February 8, 1990 (aged 55) Santa Clarita, California, U.S.
Profession: Musician, singer, songwriter
Instruments: Vocals, guitar
Music Styles: Rock and roll, country
Active Years: 1954-1989
Del Shannon's contributions to music include not only "Runaway" but also other hits like "Hats Off to Larry," "Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow the Sun)," and "Little Town Flirt." He was known for his distinctive falsetto voice and innovative use of electronic effects, particularly on his earlier recordings.
