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I Ran

I Ran (So Far Away), also known simply as I Ran, is a song by the new wave band A Flock of Seagulls. It was released on their self-titled debut album in 1982. The song became an international hit and is one of the bands most recognized songs. It is noted for its cutting-edge synthesizers, jangly guitar, and Mike Scores distinctive vocals. The music video, with its futuristic aesthetic and the bands distinctive hairstyles, is often remembered as a ... n icon of the 80s. See more [+]

Key: Am

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difficulty
very easy |||||
 Am 
I walked along the avenue
                                      G 
I never thought I' d meet a girl like you, meet a girl like you
 Am 
With auburn hair and tawny eyes
                                    G 
The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through, hypnotize me through

       F                   G 
And I ran, I ran so far away
        F                         G 
I just ran, I ran all night and day

 Am 
A cloud appears above your head
                                       G 
A beam of light comes shining down on you, shining down on you
 Am 
The cloud is moving nearer still
                          G 
Aurora borealis comes in view, Aurora comes in view

       F                   G 
And I ran, I ran so far away
        F                         G 
I just ran, I ran all night and day

   F       G 
  F   %   G  N.C.

 Am 
Reached out a hand to touch your face
                                    G 
You&rsquo re slowly disappearing from my view  &lsquo pearing from my view
 Am 
Reached out a hand to try again
                                      G 
I&rsquo m floating in a beam of light with you, A beam of light with you

       F                   G 
And I ran, I ran so far away
        F                         G 
I just ran, I ran all night and day
       F                   G 
And I ran, I ran so far away
        F                     G 
I just ran, I couldn&rsquo t get away