3 Doors Down - Race For The Sun: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Race For The Sun" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Race For The Sun Guitar Chords and Lyrics by 3 Doors Down

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Race For The Sun" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

           Dm
It's gonna rain some days I know
                      C
And things are gonna hurt sometimes that's for sure
       Dm                                    C
But I won't get turned around 'cause I keep moving on
            Dm
I think my mind plays tricks on me
                         C
'Cause sometimes what I get ain't what I see
        Dm                             C
I just turn it upside down and I keep moving on

Chorus:
           Dm           C       F Am
I'm gonna race for the morning sun
   C     Dm           C         F        G
I can't wait for the day that's on it's way
          Dm            C       F  Am
I'm gonna race for the morning sun
          C      Dm      C  F
And it's gonna shine on me
G                Dm
Oh, it's gonna shine

I'm going to take everything I want
And won't get lost in what I don't
I just hide it all inside and I keep moving on

Chorus

Oh, it's going to shine a light right down on me
And I swear I’ll find where I want to be
And I’ll live the day like it's the only one
I'm going to race for the sun
Oh, it's going to shine a light right down on me
And I swear I’ll find where I want to be
And I’ll live the day like it's the only one
I'm going to race for the sun
Oh, it's going to shine a light right down on me
And I swear I’ll find where I want to be
And I’ll live the day like it's the only one
I'm going to race for the sun


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

C

Guitar chord C

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

F

Guitar chord F

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Race For The Sun" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Race For The Sun" by 3 Doors Down.