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Running Gun original guitar chords by
Marty Robbins
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
E

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E
E

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Verse 1
E
E

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I rode out of Kansas City,
A7
A7

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going south to Mexico
B7
B7

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I was running dodging danger,
A7
A7

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E
E

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left the girl that I loved so

Far behind lay Kansas City
A7
A7

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and the past that I had earned
B7
B7

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Twenty notches on my six gun
A7
A7

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E
E

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marked the lessons I had learned
Chorus 1
A
A

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Many times I sold my fast gun
E
E

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for a place to lay my head
A
A

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Till the nights began to haunt me
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E

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B7
B7

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by the men that I lay dead
E
E

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E7
E7

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Couldn't stand it any lon ger
A7
A7

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with this life that I'd begun
B7
B7

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So I said good-bye to Jeannie
A7
A7

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E
E

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and become a running gun
Verse 2
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E

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I rode in to Amarillo
A7
A7

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as the sun sank in the west
B7
B7

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My thoughts in Kansas City
A7
A7

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E

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and the girl that I love best

As I smiled and kissed her gently
A7
A7

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and then turned away to go
B7
B7

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Said I'd send for her to meet me
A7
A7

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E
E

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when I reached old Mexico
Chorus 2
A
A

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I had barely left the saddle
E
E

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and my foot just touched the ground
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A

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When a cold voice from the shadows
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E

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B7
B7

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told me not to turn around
E
E

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E7
E7

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Said he knew about my fast gun,
A7
A7

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knew the price paid by the law
B7
B7

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Challenged by a bounty hunter,
A7
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E
E

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so I turned around to draw
Verse 3
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E

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I knew someday I'd meet him
A7
A7

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for his hand like lightning flashed
B7
B7

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My own gun stayed in leather
A7
A7

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E

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as his bullet tore its path

As my strength was slowly fading,
A7
A7

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I could see him walk away
B7
B7

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And I knew that where I lie tonight,
A7
A7

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E

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he too must lie some day
Chorus 3
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A

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Now a crowd is slowly gathering
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E

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but my eyes are growing dim
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A

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And my thoughts return to Jeannie
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E

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B7
B7

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and the home that we had planned
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E

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E7
E7

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Oh please tell her won't you mister
A7
A7

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that she's still the only one
B7
B7

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But a woman's love is waisted
A7
A7

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E
E

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when she loves a running gun
Outro 1
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E

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Running gun

Running gun

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • A7

  • B7

  • A

  • E7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Running Gun by Marty Robbins is E major.

The primary chords used in Running Gun are E, A, B, E7.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, E7, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Running Gun is approximately 114 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Running Gun using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Running Gun. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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 Marty Robbins.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Running Gun to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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