How to play 'Runaway' by Del Shannon

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Here is a classic for sure - very cool intro to this song - straight-ahead chords and some great punches in between sections. Have fun with this one - it's essential for anyone's repertoire!
When you have learned the chords and strumming patterns be sure to go to the 'Playalong' video and jam with me while I call out the chords and lyrics - this link will take you there:
• Playalong Video for 'R...

[@greatgambino]

This guy is good! Doesn't waste a lot of time with gibberish talk and explains everything he teaches very clearly!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Gambino - glad to have you here with us and hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@truthstillmatters59]

I agree. I am relatively new to this channel and glad I found it. I have learned a lot of songs over the past 10 years of playing but my memory isn't that good and I have forgotten how to play them. This is one I used to play all the time, but I forgot most of it by not playing it. I am trying to relearn songs I used to know and I get pretty jazzed when the lesson teaches me things I had wrong when I originally played it.

[@johnturnbull1055]

Shane is the best ‘boil it down”teacher! I am inspired again!

[@deborahporter2767]

You are so inspiring and encouraging Shane even through a screen, 6 months later and I almost got the intro at full speed😮Big thank you🙏

[@GuitarAtWork]

That’s fabulous - thank you Deborah - my best to you! Shane

[@elvisleeboy]

My favourite part of these videos is when you do that double-take as if you are surprised to see us watching. Excellent content.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks for that - very glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@elvisleeboy]

@@GuitarAtWork You're welcome. Interesting to note that this song was recorded in A minor, but the recording was then sped up and ended up in A# minor. The song has since been released in the original speed, but it is not half as exciting as the one we all know.

[@jairoglyphics4230]

Best lesson on this song on youtube. Easy to understand

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jairo - glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@Tim.R.McDonald]

Happy Canada Day, Shane. My son has been playing this song frequently on his tablet. I wasn't expecting you to have done this one. Lo and behold, here it is. Now I have another one to work on. Thanks.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - thanks for that. My best to you! Shane

[@TheHercalways]

So great that you explain tose "simlpe" thing (like the stops) in detail, because I always play(ed) simply across it and wondered why it doesn't sound... and your coice of songs is soo cool! Thank you so much!

[@vikkigough9009]

You're a great teacher, love your energy. Learning this at the moment, cheers !

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Vikki - my best to you! Shane

[@nashpotatofamily]

Best teacher online. You always explain it so well. Thank you for doing these.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Timothy - always great to hear from you and I really appreciate the encouragement - have fun with this one! Shane

[@psillygal1953]

Excellent lesson! Love the oldies

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks GuitarZan - best to you and hope you're having fun - Happy New Year! Shane

[@johnhamilton4816]

Great lesson, thankyou and I agree with greatgambino... Time to get cooking 🙏 men like yourself I think are akin to prophets, teaching the word of God. Vibrational mathematics are the words of God and guitars sure know how to vibrate... In mathematical octaves and harmonic resonances. Best teacher iv seen so far

[@mro2112]

Very cool. I've known the song since it was a hit (I was 5 in '61). Never knew the chords. Now I do because of your video ! Thanks !

[@anuragdubey7237]

Thanks for helping me play my favourite.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@samanthasmithmusic6791]

Thank you ! Love the way you teach. Great stuff !!

[@thomasd9237]

Nice job :-) always loved this song. Wish people were writing this kind of music now days

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Tom! Shane

[@chado_6742]

Love this tutorial. I hope I can play that song one day. Right now I'm an absolute beginner but I'm so in love with 50s music.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Chantal - all my best to you and hope you have fun with it - Happy New Year! Shane

[@chado_6742]

@@GuitarAtWork thank you, happy new year 🍀

[@guitarDad100]

Wow. Great cover. All basic chords but the Strumming makes it a great song. Thanks for posting this video.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you GD - really great to hear from you and happy to have you with us! Shane

[@penn6173]

Just watched your tutorial on Tin Man and Venture a Highway by America. You've a new subscriber sir! Love your teaching method. Thanks for sharing so much with us

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ammon - really great to hear that. Glad to have you with us! Shane

[@barryherberman1335]

Shane thanks for this classic, you are a great teacher!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Barry - I really appreciate that! Best of the holidays to you and yours! Shane

[@barryherberman1335]

@@GuitarAtWork thanks! Wishing you and your family happy holidays and a healthy and successful 2019

[@davidhoban3281]

Excellent...it's really strange but when I'm playing this I can hear the harmony and other instruments that are used on the record, playing in my head! Thanks for a great lesson.👍🎸

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you David - I really hope you've had fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@bensmith732]

Superb tuition

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ben - very glad you enjoyed. Happy to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@stephengolby7660]

Excellent. Worth a like and I'm gonna subscribe. 🍻

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Stephen - glad to have you here with us. Shane

[@paulmiller780]

Great tune!

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure. Thanks Paul! Shane

[@scott729]

Nice lesson Shane. Comforting song .. thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Scott - I really appreciate the feedback and always happy to hear from you. Cheers! Shane

[@davidnorton2275]

Great job on a great tune, Shane! Thanks, Man! 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you David - Much appreciated! Shane

[@gw7262]

Nicely done Shane Your a great ”teacher" you make fun to learn The Beatbuddy what would be a good setting

[@kaltikAFK]

Шикарная песня, отличный урок!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you - all my best to you! Shane

[@ewelarry]

Wonderful song! I remember it all too well! Just have to get used to that strumming pattern.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Larry - a great song indeed! Shane

[@dranvebl]

Thanks a lot man! You awesome

[@judithordakowski2532]

Thanks!!!!!!!!😁🌈

[@tonyc2570]

Thank you very much!

[@johnhowe1200]

Superb! Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John - much appreciated and I hope you are having fun with it! Shane

[@tomweyer6251]

Hi..love your song lessons...using that capo really screws up my vocal range..lol...I think it sounds good but a little less authentic..I loving singing the heck out this great great song..thanks again..

[@peterwade9135]

That’s so fantastic 😄

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Peter - much appreciated. Glad to have you here with us and hope you are having fun with it. Cheers, Shane

[@RC-Flight]

Yah great video! Hope you do a play a long for it soon! 🇨🇦

[@davidshort8974]

Love it! Thanks Shane!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you David - I hope you have fun with this one - Cheers! Shane

[@sklantharregulus2100]

Thank you

[@gw7262]

Shane I see it in the Playalong Video Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Super. Have fun with it, Shane

[@john2759]

Thanks, that was great 👍, could do Donna the prima Donna by dion

[@shanelannister3430]

Awesome song, thanks again!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Shane - really appreciate the comment - Cheers! Shane

[@stevenprince9907]

Absolutely brilliant Shane. Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steven - hope you’re having fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@stevemorris3710]

Thanks for a great explanation :-)

[@dazthemiller]

Awesome !!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Darren - hope you enjoy! Shane

[@russhowe1092]

Great Job mate. 😀

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Russ - always appreciated! Shane

[@Willbillstop1]

A full cover would be excellent 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks William - Cheers, Shane

[@breddi1]

I can’t figure out how to thumbs up more than once.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Big thank you Brent - really appreciate that Shane

[@juliepokela506]

Fun-thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Julie - glad you enjoyed it - Cheers! Shane

[@pedaphelps]

awesome shane

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you mk - always great to hear from you - Cheers! Shane

[@1waychild]

Aww This is gonna be fun .... Once I get better at that F barre ... lol ;) Thanks Shane!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Way Child - it's a fun one for sure! Shane

[@meganostra6633]

Shane is that a 6** series Taylor? Sounds incredible!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Joey - it’s an 814CE. Cheers, Shane

[@meganostra6633]

Wow I was way off 😂😂 Gotta get me that guitar!!

[@windrider65]

Great song and easy to follow lesson. I don't know if I'm ready for it, but how's about Black Muddy River by the Grratful Dead? Thanks for the lessons.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you wind - Great suggestion and I will add it to the list! Shane

[@gregmarquis1886]

Shane, what is the model # on that Taylor guitar? And, what amp are you using? Sounds great. I'd like to check if my store has that guitar. Thanks.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Greg. It’s a Taylor 814CE (2019). It’s plugged directly into a mixer and then into the computer to record. There’s a little reverb and compression added at mixdown. Cheers! Shane

[@gregmarquis1886]

@@GuitarAtWork damn.....that's an expensive guitar......maybe one day

[@douglashalliday8235]

Great lesson but why the capo?

[@rickbrandon1822]

Man I can play guitar now

[@paulojosedasilvajose3293]

✌️✌️👍👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paulo! Shane

[@tomweyer6251]

If I leave it without a capo I mean

[@paulunonueve]

Where is the paper with lyrics and chords?

[@GuitarAtWork]

guitaratwork.ca

[@GuitarAtWork]

Free download button at the top of the main page. Cheers, Shane

[@justme7055]

I'm getting there Shane. Got the intro almost nailed and the verse. I will have to admit though the punches are giving me a hard time. I am getting there though. Give me a few more days and I will try playing along with you at the slower speeds. Keep up the good work. Thanks again.

[@GuitarAtWork]

That's good news Just Me - keep pecking away at it and it'll come. Cheers! Shane

[@rickhilt233]

Guitar At Work Coulda sworn you were Jeffrey Palmer.

[@dennishumphries9406]

Hi Shane, brilliant lessons, could you please tell me the model of your Taylor, and does it come as a non electric. Dennis from the UK.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Dennis - much appreciated. It’s a Taylor 814CE. I really love it. I’ve never seen one without the electronics but I’ll bet you could order one. Best to you, Shane

[@dennishumphries9406]

@@GuitarAtWork thank you Shane, top man.

[@klausochs7006]

:-) nice ...what for Strings you use ?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Klaus - I use Elixir HD light strings. Really great. Cheers! Shane

[@klausochs7006]

@@GuitarAtWork Hi Shane ...i will test it :-) Thanks back for your suport. (Art is LOVE ;-) )

[@mmccartney6579]

Great lesson, but...I think you had one too many cups of coffee. :)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Have switched to decaf….😊

[@joekoelbl784]

Why would anyone view a tutorial if they didn't know how to play and switch chords.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Joe - you never know where people are in their development and it can be difficult to be all-inclusive and not assume too much of a background. Everyone is welcome and I'm glad to have you with us. Cheers, Shane

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

for me it was confusing, jumping all over the place, but great key though, chords are easier !

[@johnbell913]

Good job. Too much coffee.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks John. Glad you enjoyed. Shane

[@AliAdel1]

are you playing with youre nails ?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Ali - I'm using a pick - highly recommend it for this song. Cheers! Shane

[@AliAdel1]

thank you

[@Nandoasecas]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SanFranciscoFatboy]

no capos!!!!!! sorry