Tom Petty - Runnin’ Down A Dream Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
[Opening]
[E]
It was a [E]beautiful day, the sun beat down, I had the [D]radio on, I was [E]driving
Trees flew by, me and Del was singin’, little [D]Runaway, I was [E]flying
[chorus]
Yeah I’m [A]runnin’ [G]down a [E]dream, that never would [G]come to [A]me
[D]Workin’ on a [G]mystery, [E]going [G]wherever it [A]leads, runnin’ [G]down a [E]dream
[verse 2]
I [E]felt so good, like anything was possible, I hit [D]cruise control, and rubbed my [E]eyes
The last three days, the rain was un-stoppable, it was [D]always cold, no sun[E]shine
[chorus]
Yeah I’m [A]runnin’ [G]down a [E]dream, that never would [G]come to [A]me
[D]Workin’ on a [G]mystery, [E]going [G]wherever it [A]leads, runnin’ [G]down a [E]dream
[C]Ououou, [D]ououou, [E]ououou, [C]ououou, [D]ououou, [E]ououou
[Closing]
I [E]rolled on, as the sky grew dark, I put the [D]pedal down, to make some [E]time
There’s something good, waiting down this road, I’m [D]picking up, whatever’s [E]mine
[chorus]
Yeah I’m [A]runnin’ [G]down a [E]dream, that never would [G]come to [A]me
[D]Workin’ on a [G]mystery, [E]going [G]wherever it [A]leads, runnin’ [G]down a [E]dream
[C]Ououou, [D]ououou, [E]ououou, [C]ououou, [D]ououou, [E]ououou
How to play Runnin Down A Dream on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Tom Petty - Runnin Down A Dream on guitar requires 5 chords and 8 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Runnin Down A Dream uses these transitions most often: D → E (10), G → E (9), and A → G (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with E - D chord transition.
1. E → D chord transition
To move from E to D;
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
2. E → A chord transition
To move from E to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
3. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. G → E chord transition
To move from G to E;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
5. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
6. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
7. E → C chord transition
To move from E to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
8. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
Runnin Down A Dream chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Runnin Down A Dream.
- Runnin Down A Dream includes 60 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Runnin Down A Dream contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Runnin Down A Dream connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
- E → A: 25%
- E → D: 14%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → A: 6%
- G → E: 1%