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Band on the Run Chords

Paul McCartney & Wings Intermediate Key of C 6 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Band on the Run Chords – Guitar

Wings’ epic rock adventure song with dynamic shifts and storytelling. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Classic Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: This song has dramatic dynamic changes. Start the verses soft and acoustic, then let the chorus explode with energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Stuck inside these four walls

D G

Sent inside forever

D

Never seeing no one

Am D

Nice again like you

Am D

Mama you, mama you

Verse 2

D

If I ever get out of here

D G

Thought of giving it all away

D Am

To a registered charity

D

All I need is a pint a day

Am D

If I ever get out of here

(If we ever get out of here)

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 3

D G

Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh

D Am

Seeing no one else had come

D Am

And a bell was ringing in the village square

D

For the rabbits on the run

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 4

D G

Well, the night was falling as the desert world

D Am

Began to settle down

D Am

In the town they’re searching for us everywhere

D

But we never will be found

Final Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the county judge who held a grudge

C F

Will search forevermore

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Practice tip: This song has two main sections: the quiet D-based verses and the explosive A-G/C-F choruses. Practice each section separately before combining them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Band on the Run"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Band on the Run" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Band on the Run" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Band on the Run"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, and released in 1973.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Band on the Run Chords – Ukulele

Wings’ epic rock adventure song with dynamic shifts and storytelling. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Classic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has dramatic dynamic changes. Start the verses soft and acoustic, then let the chorus explode with energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Stuck inside these four walls

D G

Sent inside forever

D

Never seeing no one

Am D

Nice again like you

Am D

Mama you, mama you

Verse 2

D

If I ever get out of here

D G

Thought of giving it all away

D Am

To a registered charity

D

All I need is a pint a day

Am D

If I ever get out of here

(If we ever get out of here)

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 3

D G

Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh

D Am

Seeing no one else had come

D Am

And a bell was ringing in the village square

D

For the rabbits on the run

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 4

D G

Well, the night was falling as the desert world

D Am

Began to settle down

D Am

In the town they’re searching for us everywhere

D

But we never will be found

Final Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the county judge who held a grudge

C F

Will search forevermore

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Practice tip: This song has two main sections: the quiet D-based verses and the explosive A-G/C-F choruses. Practice each section separately before combining them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Band on the Run"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Band on the Run" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Band on the Run" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Band on the Run"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, and released in 1973.

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Amtap to play

Ftap to play

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Emtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Band on the Run Chords – Piano

Wings’ epic rock adventure song with dynamic shifts and storytelling. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Classic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has dramatic dynamic changes. Start the verses soft and acoustic, then let the chorus explode with energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Stuck inside these four walls

D G

Sent inside forever

D

Never seeing no one

Am D

Nice again like you

Am D

Mama you, mama you

Verse 2

D

If I ever get out of here

D G

Thought of giving it all away

D Am

To a registered charity

D

All I need is a pint a day

Am D

If I ever get out of here

(If we ever get out of here)

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 3

D G

Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh

D Am

Seeing no one else had come

D Am

And a bell was ringing in the village square

D

For the rabbits on the run

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 4

D G

Well, the night was falling as the desert world

D Am

Began to settle down

D Am

In the town they’re searching for us everywhere

D

But we never will be found

Final Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the county judge who held a grudge

C F

Will search forevermore

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Practice tip: This song has two main sections: the quiet D-based verses and the explosive A-G/C-F choruses. Practice each section separately before combining them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Band on the Run"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Band on the Run" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Band on the Run" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Band on the Run"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, and released in 1973.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Band on the Run Chords – Banjo

Wings’ epic rock adventure song with dynamic shifts and storytelling. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Classic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has dramatic dynamic changes. Start the verses soft and acoustic, then let the chorus explode with energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Stuck inside these four walls

D G

Sent inside forever

D

Never seeing no one

Am D

Nice again like you

Am D

Mama you, mama you

Verse 2

D

If I ever get out of here

D G

Thought of giving it all away

D Am

To a registered charity

D

All I need is a pint a day

Am D

If I ever get out of here

(If we ever get out of here)

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 3

D G

Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh

D Am

Seeing no one else had come

D Am

And a bell was ringing in the village square

D

For the rabbits on the run

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 4

D G

Well, the night was falling as the desert world

D Am

Began to settle down

D Am

In the town they’re searching for us everywhere

D

But we never will be found

Final Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the county judge who held a grudge

C F

Will search forevermore

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Practice tip: This song has two main sections: the quiet D-based verses and the explosive A-G/C-F choruses. Practice each section separately before combining them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Band on the Run"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Band on the Run" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Band on the Run" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Band on the Run"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, and released in 1973.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Band on the Run Chords – Mandolin

Wings’ epic rock adventure song with dynamic shifts and storytelling. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Classic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has dramatic dynamic changes. Start the verses soft and acoustic, then let the chorus explode with energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Stuck inside these four walls

D G

Sent inside forever

D

Never seeing no one

Am D

Nice again like you

Am D

Mama you, mama you

Verse 2

D

If I ever get out of here

D G

Thought of giving it all away

D Am

To a registered charity

D

All I need is a pint a day

Am D

If I ever get out of here

(If we ever get out of here)

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 3

D G

Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh

D Am

Seeing no one else had come

D Am

And a bell was ringing in the village square

D

For the rabbits on the run

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 4

D G

Well, the night was falling as the desert world

D Am

Began to settle down

D Am

In the town they’re searching for us everywhere

D

But we never will be found

Final Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the county judge who held a grudge

C F

Will search forevermore

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Practice tip: This song has two main sections: the quiet D-based verses and the explosive A-G/C-F choruses. Practice each section separately before combining them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Band on the Run"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Band on the Run" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Band on the Run" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Band on the Run"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, and released in 1973.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Band on the Run Chords – Harmonica

Wings’ epic rock adventure song with dynamic shifts and storytelling. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Classic Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has dramatic dynamic changes. Start the verses soft and acoustic, then let the chorus explode with energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Stuck inside these four walls

D G

Sent inside forever

D

Never seeing no one

Am D

Nice again like you

Am D

Mama you, mama you

Verse 2

D

If I ever get out of here

D G

Thought of giving it all away

D Am

To a registered charity

D

All I need is a pint a day

Am D

If I ever get out of here

(If we ever get out of here)

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 3

D G

Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh

D Am

Seeing no one else had come

D Am

And a bell was ringing in the village square

D

For the rabbits on the run

Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam

C F

Were searching everyone

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Verse 4

D G

Well, the night was falling as the desert world

D Am

Began to settle down

D Am

In the town they’re searching for us everywhere

D

But we never will be found

Final Chorus

A G

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash

A G

As we fell into the sun

A G

And the first one said to the second one there

C F

“I hope you’re having fun”

C F

Band on the run

C Fmaj7

Band on the run

Em G

And the county judge who held a grudge

C F

Will search forevermore

C F C

For the band on the run

C F C

For the band on the run

Practice tip: This song has two main sections: the quiet D-based verses and the explosive A-G/C-F choruses. Practice each section separately before combining them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Band on the Run"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Band on the Run" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Band on the Run" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Band on the Run"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, and released in 1973.