Del Shannon – Runaway

About The Song

Del Shannon’s “Runaway” was a music phenomenon in 1961. It was a hot number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four consecutive weeks and was ranked as the No. 5 song for the year. The song was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, and became an international hit. Del Shannon, known for his unique voice and singing ability, sang the loaded lyrics.

Del Shannon’s “Runaway” lyrics tell the story of someone who reflects on their relationship while walking. They wonder what went wrong with the love they once had, and repeat the phrase “yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.” They also talk about the things they did together. It’s noteworthy how well the lyrics match the melody of the song, and how it became a love song that resonated with people.

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Lyrics

As I walk along, I wonder
A-what went wrong with our love
A love that was so strong

And as I still walk on, I think of
The things we’ve done together
While our hearts were young

I’m a-walkin’ in the rain
Tears are fallin’ and I feel the pain
Wishin’ you were here by me
To end this misery

I wonder
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder
Why
Why, why, why, why, why
She ran away

And I wonder
Where she will stay
My little runaway
A-run, run, run, run, runaway

I’m a-walkin’ in the rain
Tears are fallin’ and I feel the pain
Wishin’ you were here by me
To end this misery

And I wonder
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder
Why
Why, why, why, why, why
She ran away

And I wonder
Where she will stay
My little runaway
A-run, run, run, run, runaway
A-run, run, run, run, runaway
A-run, run, run, run, runaway