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Run Chords

Learn to play “Run” by Hozier on guitar — played in the key of Am, using Am, G, Em and F. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AmGEmF

Chords for Run

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
B
3
90
Am
 Rare is this love, keep it covered
Am G Em F
 I need you to run to me, run to me, lover
F Am
 Run until you feel your lungs bleeding
Am
 Oh, but the farrow know
G
 Her hungry eye, her ancient soul
Em
 Its carried by the sneering menagerie
Am
 Know what it is to grow
 Beneath her sky, a punishing cold
G Em
 To slowly learn of her ancient misery
F G
 To be twisted by something
 C F 
 A shame without a sin
 Like how she twisted the bog man
G
 After she married him
Am
 Rare is this love, keep it covered
Am G Em F
 I need you to run to me, run to me, lover
F Am
 Run until you feel your lungs bleeding
Am
 But in all the world
 There is one lover worthy of her
G Em
 With as many souls claimed as she
Am
 But for all hes worth
 He still shatters always on her earth
G Em
 The cause of every tear shed ever weep
F G
 Rushing ashore to meet her
 C F 
 Foaming with loneliness
 White hands to fondle and beat her
G
 Give her his onliness
Am
 Rare is this love, keep it covered
Am G Em F
 I need you to run to me, run to me, lover
F Am
 Run until you feel your lungs bleeding
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About Run

Hozier's “Run” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — Am, G, Em and F — with the progression centred on Am, G and Em. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Run — FAQ

What key is “Run” in?

“Run” by Hozier is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Run”?

“Run” uses 4 chords: Am, G, Em and F.

Is “Run” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Run” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Run”?

“Run” is performed by Hozier.