Runaway John chords by 
54-40 
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The original key of Runaway John by 54-40 is G minor.
The primary chords used in Runaway John are Cm, Bb, Gm, Gsus4, F, G.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, Bb, Gm, Gsus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Runaway John is approximately 150 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Runaway John using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with 54-40.
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