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Run


"Run" by Snow Patrol is a song composed in the key of F major. It was released in 2003 as a single from their album "Final Straw." The song explores themes of escape, longing, and the desire for a fresh start. Written by lead vocalist Gary Lightbody, it is widely interpreted as an emotional and introspective track. A curious fact about the song is that it gradually gained popularity years after its initial release, becoming one of Snow Patrol's most well-known hits. The melodic arrangement features a soaring chorus and melancholic verses, creating a powerful and heartfelt atmosphere.

Run - Snow Patrol

Solo:
RE RE RE RE DO DO DO DO
la la la la sol sol sol sol

sol sol la si si si la la
I’ll sing it one last time for you
sol la si si si la mi
Then we really have to go
sol sol la si si si la la
You’ve been the only thing that’s right
si la sol sol
In all I’ve done

( Solo: RE RE RE RE DO DO DO DO la la la la sol sol sol sol )

sol sol la si si si la la
And I can barely look at you
sol sol la si si si la mi
But every single time I do
sol sol la si si si la la
I know we’ll make it anywhere
si la sol sol
Away from here

( Solo: RE RE RE RE DO DO DO DO la la la la sol sol sol sol )

Refrão:
DO DO sol sol
Light up, light up
sol DO DO RE RE sol sol
As if you have a choice
RE RE RE DO RE MI MI DO DO
Even if you cannot hear my voice
DO DO DO la DO DO RE RE DO
I’ll be right beside you dear

DO DO sol sol
Louder, louder
sol DO DO RE RE sol sol
And we’ll run for our lives
RE RE RE DO RE MI MI DO DO
I can hardly speak I understand
la DO DO DO la DO RE RE DO
Why you can’t raise your voice to say

( Solo: RE RE RE RE DO DO DO DO la la la la sol sol sol sol )

sol sol la si si si la la
To think I might not see those eyes
sol la si si si la mi
Makes it so hard not to cry
sol sol la si si si la la
And as we say our long goodbye
si la sol sol
I nearly do

( Solo: RE RE RE RE DO DO DO DO la la la la sol sol sol sol )

Refrão:
DO DO sol sol
Light up, light up
sol DO DO RE RE sol sol
As if you have a choice
RE RE RE DO RE MI MI DO DO
Even if you cannot hear my voice
DO DO DO la DO RE RE DO
I’ll be right beside you dear

DO DO sol sol
Louder, louder
sol DO DO RE RE sol sol
And we’ll run for our lives
RE RE RE DO RE MI MI DO DO
I can hardly speak I understand
la DO DO DO la DO RE RE DO
Why you can’t raise your voice to say

DO DO sol sol
Slower, slower
sol DO RE RE sol sol
We don’t have time for that
RE RE RE DO RE MI MI DO DO
All I want is to find an easier way
la DO DO DO la DO RE RE DO
To get out of our little heads

DO DO sol sol
Have heart, my dear
sol DO RE RE sol sol
We’re bound to be afraid
RE RE RE DO RE MI MI DO DO
Even if it’s just for a few days
DO DO DO la DO RE RE DO
Making up for all this mess

DO DO sol sol
Light up, light up
sol DO DO RE RE sol sol
As if you have a choice
RE RE RE DO RE MI MI DO DO
Even if you cannot hear my voice
DO DO DO la DO RE RE DO
I’ll be right beside you dear