Key: Ebm · Capo: 3rd fret · BPM: 176 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, Dm, G, Em, F
[Intro] C Dm F G C Dm F G [Verse] C Dm F If I imagine myself peaceful G on the fire escape C Dm Head first, my hands inside my F G T-shirt, as we run away C Dm So now we have a running start Am G My body moves in mystic ways C Dm I cross my arms to shield my heart F G As everything turns into waves [Pre-Chorus] Dm C I see the light upon the lake F The silver moon, G the water snake Dm A pair of eyes, C a gentle breeze F Forgotten tales, G a wild beast [Chorus] Dm C I know, I know the time has come to Dm G ask you for a kiss Dm C Don't go, my lovely pantomime, Dm G receivе of me my only wish C Dm Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh F G Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh C Dm Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh F G Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh [Verse] C Dm If I align myself with F G Pisces in a funny way C Dm Can you, my lovеr, F kiss my bracelet, G and my shoulder blades? C Dm We’ve always had a running start F G I jump between the trampolines C Dm You throw your arms around my heart F As if to say you're G all I need [Pre-Chorus] Dm The winter pines, C the lonely drake F The light beneath G the frozen lake Dm A pair of eyes, C a gentle breeze F Forgotten tales, G a wild beast [Chorus] Dm C I know, I know the time has come to Dm G ask you for a kiss Dm C Don't go, my lovely pantomime, Dm G receivе of me my only wish C Dm F G C Dm F G C Dm Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh F G Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh C Dm Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh F G Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
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ℹ️ About This Song
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Ebm
- Capo: 3rd fret
- Chords: C, Dm, G, Em, F
- BPM: 176
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 Dm – xx0231 G – 320003 Em – 022000 F – 133211 | C – 0003 Dm – 2210 G – 0232 Em – 0402 F – 2010 |
Track Info
- Song: A Running Start
- Artist: Sufjan Stevens
- Written by Sufjan Stevens
- Produced by Sufjan Stevens
- Album: Javelin
- Released Date: 3 October 2023
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is A Running Start in?
A Running Start is in the key of Ebm.
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What chords do I need for A Running Start?
You need C, Dm, G, Em, F to play A Running Start by Sufjan Stevens.
Do I need a capo for A Running Start?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play A Running Start by Sufjan Stevens.
How hard is A Running Start to play on guitar?
A Running Start by Sufjan Stevens is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.