[Intro] G G/B Am G G/B Am [Verse 1] G G/B Am Moonshine in the shape of a lifeline G Hasn't it been a long time G/B Am Since you came up for air? G Are we dancing on a fine line? G/B Am Ain't it just like a smile line G To leave you standing by a roadside sign G/B Am With your thumb in the air [Pre-Chorus] Dm G Oh, let the warm wind blow Dm G And may you never know where the good times go [Chorus] C Rolling away G/B F Baby, we need a holiday C G/B Dm On a westbound way to our day in the sun C Just leave them cursing the morning G/B F They don't pay you to live this way C G/B Dm No race down here has ever been won [Instrumental] G G/B Am G G/B Am [Verse 2] G It won't help you to hold on tight G/B Am Read the books, you could never get it right G You're just a moment of starlight G/B Am Spinning out on a stone G We're getting off of the merry-go-round G/B Am Don't let the bastards get you down G We all come from lost and found G/B Am To the great unknown [Pre-Chorus] Dm G Oh, let the warm wind blow Dm G And may you never know where the good times go [Chorus] C Rolling away G/B F Baby, we need a holiday C G/B Dm On a westbound way to our day in the sun C Just leave them cursing the morning G/B F They don't pay you to live this way C G/B Dm No race down here has ever been won C G/B F Oh baby, don't we need a holiday? C G/B Dm On a westbound way to our day in the sun C Just leave them cursing the morning G/B F They don't pay you to live this way C G/B Dm C No race down here has ever been won [Outro] G G/B Am C Living your life on the run G N.C. C G/B F Living your life on the run C G/B Dm C G/B F C G/B Dm C G Oh, they need a holiday
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Q: What key is Life On The Run by Brandi Carlile in?
The song is played in the key of D without a capo, utilizing open chords like G, Am, C, Dm, and F.
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Q: What capo position is needed for Life On The Run?
This song is played with No Capo.
Q: Is Life On The Run difficult to play on guitar?
The song is rated Intermediate. The transitions between open chords are smooth, but the F barre chord and frequent G/B passing chords require a bit of practice.
Q: What is the tempo of Life On The Run?
The tempo of the song is 73 BPM. It is a slow, relaxed track, so you should focus on steady, emotive strumming.
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“Life On The Run” by Brandi Carlile is a beautiful, mid-tempo track. The song is played with No Capo and uses rich, open chord shapes like G, G/B, Am, Dm, C, and F. With a laid-back tempo of 73 BPM, the song relies on smooth transitions and a steady, expressive strumming pattern to capture its emotional weight.
Track Info
- Song: Life On The Run
- Artist: Brandi Carlile
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Capo: No Capo
- BPM: 73
- Chords: G, G/B, Am, Dm, C, F
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Playing Tips
- G/B transition: The G/B chord is used frequently as a walking bassline passing chord between G and Am, or C and Am. Practice the movement of your index and middle fingers to make this transition seamless.
- F barre chord: The chorus features an F chord. If you struggle with the full barre shape, you can substitute it with an Fmaj7 or a “mini F” (x-3-3-2-1-1).
- Pacing: At 73 BPM, the song is relatively slow. Ensure your strumming is relaxed and that you let the chords ring out fully to match Brandi Carlile’s vocal delivery.
Difficulty
This song is rated Intermediate. The open chords like G, Am, and C are standard beginner fare, but the frequent G/B passing chords and the inclusion of the F barre chord bump the difficulty up slightly. Getting the timing right on the walking bassline movements is key to nailing the song.