’runaway’ by queenie may E , G , D , C x2

verse 1 :
E G
outside we are burning ,

D C
the fire’s turning , as it spreads

E G
this is concerning , our lust for learning ,

D C
as we turn to shreds .

chorus :

Em A
runaway , run , runaway

Em A
runaway , run , runaway

Am Em
runaway , run , runaway

Am D
runaway , run , run

verse 2 :
E G
the fire that you’re breathing ,

D C
causes shivering down my spine ,

E
Am i not delivering?

G
why Am i quivering?

D C
my life is on the line .

chorus :

Em A
runaway , run , runaway

Em A
runaway , run , runaway

Am Em
runaway , run , runaway

Am D
runaway , run , run

verse 3 :

E G
the smoke is above our heads :

D C
now we’re really close to death ,

E
it causes spurs inside ,

G
the shadows in the sky ,

D C
they’ll haunt you , in their stride

chorus :

Em A
runaway , run , runaway

Em A
runaway , run , runaway

Am Em
runaway , run , runaway

Am D
runaway , run , run x2

bridge ( finger – picking )

Em A
now the fire’s nearly out ,

Em A
does this mean i can catch you out?

final strum : E