B|-2-2—2–2–2-|
G|-2-2—2–2–2-|
D|-2-2—2–2–2-| Repeat this strumming pattern for the
A|-0-0-3-0–0–0-| A chord in the intro and verses…
E|———–3—|
Verse 1:
A
Well, I sold my guitar for a diamond ring
C D A
Yeah the preacher’s daughter’s got a thing for me
A
With all of our stuff in a pick up truck
C D A
Yeah we’re headed out west in a cloud of dust
Chorus:
G D A
Runaway baby like a runaway train, like a
G D A
Train comin’ off the tracks
G D A
Runaway baby like a runaway train
C D A
Runaway and never look back
C D A
Runaway and never look back
Verse 2:
A
Well, it’s a Vegas weddin’ at the break of day
C D A
By a magistrate dressed in blue suede
A
Lost all of our cash on a roll of the bones
C D A
Had to pawn that ring just to get back home
Chorus
Instumental Break:
Play the chorus, but the C D A just one time.
Verse 3:
A
In a cheap motel on the county line
C D A
Sneakin’ back into town in the black of night
A
I heard the preacher screamin’ through the motel door
C D A
Yeah he’s cursin’ my soul in the name of the Lord
Ending Chorus:
G D A
Runaway baby like a runaway train, like a
G D A
Train comin’ off the tracks
G D A
Runaway baby like a runaway train
C D A
Runaway and never look back
G D A
Runaway baby like a runaway train, like a
G D A
Train comin’ off the tracks
G D A
Runaway baby like a runaway train
C D A
Runaway and never look back
C D A
Runaway and never look back
C D A
Runaway and never look back
