Hoobastank - Running Away: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Running Away" 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 Running Away Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Hoobastank

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 "Running Away" smoothly on your guitar.

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

Am                              G
I don't want you to give it all up
                F               Am
Leave your own life collecting dust
                                    G
I don't want you to feel sorry for me
               F             Am
You never gave us a chance to be
                                  G
And I don't need you to be by my side
                F            Am
To tell me that everything's alright
                                   G
I just wanted you to tell me the truth
                      F
You know I'd do that for you

Chorus:
Am G/B     C          Dm       F  C G
      So why are you running away
Am Em   C          Dm       F  C G
      Why are you running away

I did enough to show you that I
Was willing to give and sacrifice
And I was the one who was lifting you up
When you thought your life had, had enough
And when I get close, you turn away
There's nothing that I can do or say
So now I need you to tell me the truth
You know I'd do that for you

Chorus

Am
  Is it me, is it you
Em
  Nothing that I can do
Am                        Dm  F G
  To make you change your mind
Am
  Is it me, is it you
Em
  Nothing that I can do
Am                 Dm  F G
  Is it a waste of time
(strumming)
Am
  Is it me, is it you
Em
  Nothing that I can do
Am                        Dm
  To make you change your mind
F   G
No Ohh

Chorus:
So why are you running away?
Why are you running away?
(What is it I have to say...)
So why are you running away?
(...to make you admit you're afraid?)
Why are you running away?


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

B

Guitar chord B

C

Guitar chord C

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

Em

Guitar chord Em

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 "Running Away" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Running Away" by Hoobastank.