Run chords - George Strait

How to Play "Run" Guitar chords

[Intro]
 
   Em                  G
e|----2----2----2-----------2----2----2--------|
B|--3----3----3----3------3----3----3----3-3---|
G|---0----0----0----0------0----0----0----0----|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------|
E|-0-------------------3-----------------------|
 
   Em                  A
e|----2----2----2------------------------------|
B|--3----3----3----3------3p2-----2------------|
G|---0----0----0----0----2----2-----2----------|
D|----------------------2-------2--------------|
A|---------------------0-----------------------|
E|-0-------------------------------------------|
 
 
[Verse]
 
   G        A         Bm        A/C#   Dsus2
e|----2---------2---------2---------------0----|
B|--3--3-3----3--3-3----3--3-3-----2-----3-----|
G|---0--0------0--0------0--0-----2-----2------|

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D|-------------------------------2-----0-------| x8
A|----------0---------2---------4--------------|
E|-3-------------------------------------------|
 
 
[Verse 1]
             G          A           Bm     A/C# Dsus2
If there's a plane or a bus leaving Dallas
              G     A   Bm   A/C# Dsus2
I hope you're on it
               G            A             Bm     A/C# Dsus2
Yeah there's a train moving fast down the tracks
           G         A    Bm   A/C# Dsus2
I hope you caught it
         G         A           Bm     A/C# Dsus2           G  A Bm A/C# Dsus2
'Cause I swear out there ain't where          you oughta be
           G             A              Bm                A/C# Dsus2
So catch a ride, catch a cab  Don't you know I miss you bad
              G           A Bm A/C# Dsus2
But don't you walk to me
 
[Chorus]
     Bm  G      A               D          D/C#
Baby run, cut a path across the blue skies
Bm            G                      D              A
  Strait in a strait line, you can't get here fast enough
       Bm                 G              A               D
Find a truck and fire it up, lean on the gas and off the clutch
       D/C#           Bm   A/C# D            G       A G
Leave Dallas in the dust,       I need you in a rush
 
(back to the intro riff)
        Em  G Em Asus
So baby run
 
[Verse 2]
             G         A           Bm  A/C# Dsus2
If you ain't got a suitcase, get a box
          G     A     Bm   A/C# Dsus2
Or an old brown paper sack
        G        A       Bm    A/C# Dsus2
Pack it light or pack it heavy
       G      A      Bm   A/C# Dsus2
Take a truck, take a chevy
          G           A Bm A/C# Dsus2
Baby just come back
          G               A             Bm   A/C# Dsus2
There's a shortcut to the highway outta town
          G        A    Bm   A/C#
Why don't you take it
          G          A              Bm    A/C# Dsus2
Don't let that speed limit slow you down
          G         A Bm A/C# Dsus2
Go on and break it
 
[Chorus]
     Bm  G      A               D          D/C#
Baby run, cut a path across the blue skies
Bm            G                      D              A
  Strait in a strait line, you can't get here fast enough
       Bm                G               A               D
Find a truck and fire it up, lean on the gas and off the clutch
      D/C#            Bm   A/C# D              G      A G
Leave Dallas in the dust,      I need you in a rush
        Em  G  Em  Asus
So baby run
 
        G
So baby run
 
[Interlude]
A Bm A/C# D G A Bm A/C# D
 
[Outro]
     Em   G          Em   G
Baby run     Oh baby run





How to play "Run" on guitar by George Strait

[Intro]
- Chords: Em, G, A
- Picking Pattern:
  Em                  G
  e|----2----2----2-----------2----2----2--------|
  B|--3----3----3----3------3----3----3----3-3---|
  G|---0----0----0----0------0----0----0----0----|
  D|---------------------------------------------|
  A|---------------------------------------------|
  E|-0-------------------3-----------------------|
  
  Em                  A
  e|----2----2----2------------------------------|
  B|--3----3----3----3------3p2-----2------------|
  G|---0----0----0----0----2----2-----2----------|
  D|----------------------2-------2--------------|
  A|---------------------0-----------------------|
  E|-0-------------------------------------------|

- Tip: To guarantee precision and seamless transitions, practice the picking pattern slowly.

[Verse 1]
- Chords: G, A, Bm, A/C#, Dsus2
- Picking Pattern:
  G        A         Bm        A/C#   Dsus2
  e|----2---------2---------2---------------0----|
  B|--3--3-3----3--3-3----3--3-3-----2-----3-----|
  G|---0--0------0--0------0--0-----2-----2------|
  D|-------------------------------2-----0-------|
  A|----------0---------2---------4--------------|
  E|-3-------------------------------------------|

- Tip: Pay close attention to the seamless chord changes.
To keep the rhythm, practice the picking pattern.

[Chorus]
- Chords are Bm, G, A, D, D/C#.
- Strumming Pattern: Use a down-up strumming pattern, focusing on
the down strums.
- Tip: Make sure that each chord rings clearly. Concentrate on
the changes from Bm to G and G to A.

[Verse 2.]
- Chords: The same as Verse 1 (G, A, Bm, A/C#, Dsus2).
- Picking pattern is consistent with the first verse.
- Tip: Pay attention to the lyrical phrasing to ensure that your chord
changes are accurate. Ensure that each chord transitions smoothly and rings clearly.

[Chorus]
- Chords: identical to the first chorus (Bm, G, A, D, D/C#)
- Strumming Pattern: Stick to the same pattern, emphasizing on
dynamics to emphasize the chorus.

[Outro]
- Chords are Em, G, A.
- Strumming Pattern: Slow down slightly and strum each chord clearly to
ensure that the song ends nicely.
- Tip: Make sure each chord rings out completely and conclude with
a clean strum.

[General Tip:]
- Tuning: Standard (EADGBE).
- Tone: Use a clean acoustic tone to convey the song's country vibe.
- Practice: Begin slowly, focusing on smooth chord transitions,
then gradually increase pace to match the song's beat.

[Common Mistakes]
- Hurrying over chord changes. Take your time to make each transition smooth.
- Strumming excessively hard. Strumming should be done gently and consistently.
- Ignoring the rhythm. Maintain a steady beat to match the song's tempo.

[Song Facts]
"Run" by George Strait shows a desire for a loved one to return soon. 
The lyrics express urgency and longing, underlining the need of reuniting.
George Strait, also known as the "King of Country," had a remarkable
career with several successes. 
His work often explores themes of love, desire, and personal introspection,
making him a beloved figure in country music.