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Running Scared chords by Roy Orbison (Official Version)

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A
Bm
C#m
E7
E7sus4
E6
A7
D
D6
Dmaj7
Dadd9

Verse 1

A

Bm

Just runnin' scared each place we go

C#m

E7

E7sus4

E7

So afraid that he might show

A

Bm

Yeah, runnin' scared, what would I do

C#m

E7

A

If he came back and wanted you?

Verse 2
A 
Bm 
Just runnin' scared, feelin' low
C#m 
E7 
Runnin' scared, you love him so
A 
Bm 
Just runnin' scared, afraid to lose
C#m 
E6 
If he came back
A 
A7 
Which one would you choose?

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Bridge 1

D

D6

Then all at once

Dmaj7

D

he was standing there

D6

So sure of himself,

Dmaj7

D

his head in the air

D

D6

My heart was breaking,

Dmaj7

D

which one would it be?

Dadd9

You turned around

D

E7

A

and walked away with me

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A
Bm
C#m
E7
E7sus4
E6
A7
D
D6
Dmaj7
Dadd9

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: A majorBPM: 84

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

A: x-0-2-2-2-0
Bm: x-2-4-4-3-x
C#m: x-4-6-6-5-x
E7: 0-2-0-1-0-0
E7sus4: 0-2-0-2-0-0
E6: 0-2-2-1-2-0
A7: x-0-2-0-2-0
D: x-x-0-2-3-2
D6: x-x-0-2-0-2
Dmaj7: x-x-0-2-2-2
Dadd9: x-5-4-x-5-5

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This is the definitive original version of Running Scared by Roy Orbison, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of A major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Roy Orbison.

Running Scared

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