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Running Away Chords by Sly & The Family Stone

Running Away chords by Sly & The Family Stone

Guitar chords with lyrics

Running Away – Sly & the Family Stone

C               C+
Running away to get away

   Dm7              Bb
Ha ha ha ha  You're wearing out your

Am7      Dm7
Shoes

Am7             Dm7
   Look at you, fooling you

C               C+
Making blues of night and day

    Dm7                   Bb
Hee hee hee hee    You're stretching out your

Am7       Dm7
Dues

Am7             Dm7
   Look at you, fooling you


[Interlude]
|Bb|Eb|Dm7|Eb|Bb|Eb|Dm7|Gm|Dm7|G7|


C               C+
Shorter cut is quicker but

   Dm7       Bb
Ha ha ha ha  Time is here to

Am7      Dm7
Stay

Am7              Dm7
    Look at you, fooling you

    C                  C+
The deeper in debt the harder you bet

    Dm7           Bb
Hee hee hee hee   Need more room to

Am7       Dm7
Play

Am7              Dm7
    Look at you, fooling you

[Interlude]
|Bb|Eb|Dm7|Eb|Bb|Eb|Dm7|Gm|Dm7|G7|


 C                 C+
Another day you're farther away

   Dm7         Bb
Ha ha ha ha  A longer trip back home

Am7    Dm7    Am7   Dm7   Am7   Dm7    Am7   Dm7   [and fade]

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Sly & The Family Stone chords for Running away

About this song

"Running Away" by Sly and the Family Stone was released in 1971 as a single from their album "There's a Riot Goin' On." The song features a prominent use of the wah-wah pedal on the guitar, played by Freddie Stone. Sly Stone is credited with playing the bass, drums, and keyboards on the track, showcasing his multi-instrumentalist talents. The song's lyrics touch on themes of escapism and self-reflection, reflecting the turbulent social and political climate of the time. "Running Away" is considered a standout track in the band's discography for its innovative production and introspective lyrics.