Runaway - Del Shannon | Karaoke with Lyrics & Virtual Piano

Runaway - Del Shannon | Karaoke with Lyrics & Virtual Piano

Runaway - Del Shannon Guitar Chords- Original key

[Verse]
 
A#m                G#
As I walk along, I wonder  what went wrong 
     F#
With our love 
                   F7
A love that was so strong.
A#m                       G#
And as I still walk on, I think of, the things 
             F#
We`ve done together 
                      F7
while our hearts were young.
 
 
[Chorus]
 
A#
I`m  walking in the rain   
Gm
   Tears are falling and I feel the pain 
A#
Wishing you were here by me   
Gm
   To end this misery.
 
  A#                     Gm
I wonder   I wa-wa-wa-wa-wonder?  
A#                       Gm
Why? Wha, wha, wha, wha, why, she ran away?
      D#                     F7
And I wonder, where she will stay-yay 
          A#       D#                  A#      F7
My little runaway  run, run, run, run, runaway.
 
 
[Interlude]
 
A#m G# F# F F7
A#m G# F# F F7
 
 
[Chorus]
 
A#
I`m  walking in the rain   
Gm
   Tears are falling and I feel the pain 
A#
Wishing you were here by me   
Gm
   To end this misery.
 
  A#                     Gm
I wonder   I wa-wa-wa-wa-wonder?  
A#                       Gm
Why? Wha, wha, wha, wha, why, she ran away?
      D#                     F7
And I wonder, where she will stay-yay 
          A#       D#                  A#      F7
My little runaway  run, run, run, run, runaway.
 
 
[Outro]
 
D#                  A#
Run, run, run, run, runaway 
D#                  A#
Run, run, run, run, runaway 

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TRANSPOSE [Verse]

 
Am                 G
As I walk along, I wonder  what went wrong 
     F
With our love 
                   E7
A love that was so strong.
Am                        G
And as I still walk on, I think of, the things 
             F
We`ve done together 
                      E7
while our hearts were young.
 
 
[Chorus]
 
A
I`m  walking in the rain   
F#m
   Tears are falling and I feel the pain 
A
Wishing you were here by me   
F#m
   To end this misery.
 
  A                      F#m
I wonder   I wa-wa-wa-wa-wonder?  
A                        F#m
Why? Wha, wha, wha, wha, why, she ran away?
      D                      E7
And I wonder, where she will stay-yay 
          A        D                   A       E7
My little runaway  run, run, run, run, runaway.
 
 
[Interlude]
 
Am  G  F  E E7
Am  G  F  E E7
 
 
[Chorus]
 
A
I`m  walking in the rain   
F#m
   Tears are falling and I feel the pain 
A
Wishing you were here by me   
F#m
   To end this misery.
 
  A                      F#m
I wonder   I wa-wa-wa-wa-wonder?  
A                        F#m
Why? Wha, wha, wha, wha, why, she ran away?
      D                      E7
And I wonder, where she will stay-yay 
          A        D                   A       E7
My little runaway  run, run, run, run, runaway.
 
 
[Outro]
 
D                   A
Run, run, run, run, runaway 
D                   A
Run, run, run, run, runaway 
X

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Del Shannon • Runaway • 1961 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

The Story Behind the 1960s Classic: Del Shannon's "Runaway"

Few songs define the transition from early rock 'n' roll to modern pop music quite like "Runaway" by Del Shannon. Released in early 1961, this timeless track soared to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, capturing the hearts of listeners worldwide with its raw emotion and groundbreaking sound.

The Origin and Innovative Sound

Written by Del Shannon (born Charles Westover) and his keyboardist Max Crook, the song came together almost by accident during a rehearsal in Michigan. Crook began playing a chord progression on his custom-built electronic instrument—the Musitron—an early precursor to modern synthesizers. Shannon immediately seized on the melody, added a minor-key chord sequence, and penned the iconic heartbreak narrative the following morning.

The song's signature element is undoubtedly Crook's electrifying Musitron solo, paired with Shannon's signature transition into a passionate falsetto during the chorus. This blend of electronic innovation and emotional vocal delivery gave "Runaway" a haunting quality that set it apart from typical pop tunes of the era.

Lyrical Themes and Legacy

At its heart, "Runaway" is a poignant story of lost love and profound solitude. The narrator walks alone beneath the rain, haunted by memories of a lover who suddenly departed, wondering why she ran away and wishing for her return. Decades later, its emotional depth and high-energy rhythm continue to inspire generations of singers and musicians looking to master classic pop-rock melodies. 

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