Eric Clapton - Run So Far: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Run So Far" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.

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

C    G7  C                        F
You fly out as your smile wears thin
C      G7    C                     F
And I sigh knowing the mess you're in

Chorus:
F                      G7         C
And you know that you can't get away
                        G7               C
And you know you can't hide it from yourself
C       G7    C     G7
Lonely days, heavy heart
C    G7                     C
No escape, can only run so far

I know
Something I ought to say
Stuck here
Trying to find a way

Chorus:
And you know that you can't get away
And you know you can't hide it from yourself
Lonely nights, blue guitar
No way out, can only run so far
Lonesome tears at the bar
One way street, can only run so far

I pray
That you might make it through
Those teardrops
Now seems a part of you

Chorus:
And you know that you can't get away
And you know you can't hide it from yourself
Falling down, under par
Can't get out, can only run so far
Lonely days, heavy heart
No escape, can only run so far
Lonesome tears at the bar
One way street, can only run so far



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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C

Guitar chord C

F

Guitar chord F

G7

Guitar chord G7

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 "Run So Far" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Run So Far" by Eric Clapton.

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