Running Scared chords by 
Roy Orbison & The Candy Men 
How did you like the song?
Popular chords globally
Most played chords & tabs across all users
Frequently asked questions
The original key of Running Scared by Roy Orbison & The Candy Men is A major.
The primary chords used in Running Scared are A, Bm, C#m, E, D.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like A, Bm, C#m, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Running Scared is approximately 128 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Running Scared 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 Scared. 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 Roy Orbison & The Candy Men.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Running Scared to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Running Scared by Roy Orbison & The Candy Men on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.