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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: EasyPop
B
3
90
AmRare is this love, keep it covered
AmI need you to ruGn to meEm, run to meF, lover
FRun until you feel yoAmur lungs bleeding
AmOh, but the farrow know
GHer hungry eye, her ancient soul
EmIts carried by the sneering menagerie
AmKnow what it is to grow
 Beneath her sky, a punishing cold
GTo slowly learn of hEmer ancient misery
FTo be twisted byG something
 C F 
 A shame without a sin
 Like how she twisted the bog man
GAfter she married him
AmRare is this love, keep it covered
AmI need you to ruGn to meEm, run to meF, lover
FRun until you feel yoAmur lungs bleeding
AmBut in all the world
 There is one lover worthy of her
GWith as many sEmouls claimed as she
AmBut for all hes worth
 He still shatters always on her earth
GThe cause of every teaEmr shed ever weep
FRushing ashore to meGet her
 C F 
 Foaming with loneliness
 White hands to fondle and beat her
GGive her his onliness
AmRare is this love, keep it covered
AmI need you to ruGn to meEm, run to meF, lover
FRun until you feel yoAmur lungs bleeding
 
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About Run

Hozier's “Run” is a pop 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.

What genre is “Run”?

“Run” is categorised as Pop.