Come Running
Van Morrison
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By the side of the tracks where the train goes by The wind and the rain will catch you, you will sigh Deep in your heart Then you'll come a-running to me You'll come a-running to me Well you watch the train go 'round the bend Play in dust and dream that it will never end Deep in your heart You'll come a-running to me You'll come a-running to me Said, hey, come a-running to me Oh, come a-running to me Yeah, come a-running to me Said, hey, come a-running to me Oh, come a-running to me Hey, yeah, come a-running to me With your hound dog by your side And your arms stretched out open wide I want to keep you satisfied in the morning sun By my side, come on, come on run And you kick the sand up with your heels You think to yourself how good it feels Put away all your walking shoes Then you come running to me Now you come running to me I said, hey, come a-running to me Oh, come a-running to me Hey, yeah, come a-running to me You gotta rainbow if you run to me
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Come Running" was included as a track on Van Morrison's third solo studio album named 'Astral Weeks,' which was released in 1970.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on 30 May 1970, making it his second top-40 hit in the United States.
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics of "Come Running" were spontaneously composed by Van Morrison, which gave the song an improvisational feel.
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Genre Classification"Come Running" falls under the genres of rock, soul, and R&B, which represent Van Morrison's unique blend of music styles.
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Music VideoUnlike many popular songs of the time, "Come Running" never got an official music video.
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Sound StructureThe song features a distinctive upbeat tempo, making it a favorite among fans of Morrison.
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Single Release"Come Running" was released both as a 7 inch vinyl single and as a 45 rpm record, backed with "Crazy Love," another song from the same album.
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Live PerformanceMorrison frequently performed "Come Running" during his live concerts from 1970 to 1974, further cementing its popularity in his repertoire.
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Cover VersionsFew artists, such as Kris Kristofferson and Paul Brady, have covered the song in their live performances.
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DurationWith a listening time of just over two and a half minutes, "Come Running" is one of Van Morrison's shorter compositions.
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Song's CharacterWhile many of Morrison's songs are marked by poetic mysticism, "Come Running" exhibits a simpler, more straightforward feel, making it accessible to a wide range of listeners.
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MusiciansPlayed in the key of G major, "Come Running" features a rock band setup including Morrison himself on vocals and rhythm guitar, accompanied by backing musicians on piano, bass guitar, and drums.
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