Run by Snow Patrol

Key: Am · 144 BPM · 4/4

Run by Snow Patrol is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): C-G-Am-F. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace. The same chords are equally correct read against C major's relative key, Am — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in C major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently III-VII-i-VI in Am — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-vi-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCC-G-Am-F
Capo 3AA-E-F#m-D
Capo 5GG-D-Em-C

Chord chart

  • 0:04 Am
  • 0:06 F
  • 0:07 G
  • 0:10 Am
  • 0:12 F
  • 0:14 G
  • 0:16 Am
  • 0:19 F
  • 0:20 G
  • 0:22 Am
  • 0:25 F
  • 0:27 G
  • 0:28 Am
  • 0:32 Dm
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:35 Am
  • 0:39 Gsus4
  • 0:41 Am
  • 0:44 Dm7
  • 0:46 G
  • 0:49 Am
  • 0:51 F
  • 0:52 G
  • 0:54 Am
  • 0:59 G
  • 1:01 Am
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:08 Am
  • 1:10 F
  • 1:12 G
  • 1:14 Am
  • 1:17 F
  • 1:19 G
  • 1:22 C
  • 1:28 G
  • 1:35 Am
  • 1:41 F
  • 1:48 C
  • 1:55 G
  • 2:01 Am
  • 2:08 F
  • 2:15 Am
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:20 Am
  • 2:23 Dm7
  • 2:25 G
  • 2:27 Am
  • 2:30 Dm7
  • 2:31 G
  • 2:35 Am
  • 2:37 F
  • 2:38 G
  • 2:40 Am
  • 2:44 Dm
  • 2:45 G
  • 2:48 Am
  • 2:50 F
  • 2:52 G
  • 2:55 C
  • 3:01 G
  • 3:08 Am
  • 3:15 F
  • 3:21 C
  • 3:28 G
  • 3:35 Am
  • 3:41 F
  • 3:48 C
  • 3:55 G
  • 4:01 Am
  • 4:08 F
  • 4:15 C
  • 4:22 G
  • 4:28 Am
  • 4:35 F
  • 4:42 C
  • 4:48 G
  • 4:55 Am
  • 5:02 F
  • 5:08 C
  • 5:15 G7
  • 5:22 Am
  • 5:28 F
  • 5:35 C
  • 5:42 G
  • 5:48 Am
  • 5:55 F
  • 6:02 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Run in?

Run is in C major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Am, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does Run use?

The core of Run cycles through C, G, Am, F (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Run?

Run runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Run use?

Run follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Run?

No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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