Come Running

Van Morrison

About Come Running

"Come Running" is a song written by singer-songwriter Van Morrison and included on his 1970 album Moondance. "Come Running" was also the only song to survive the Astral Weeks demos for Warner Bros. in 1968.


Year:
1970
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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, mmm
You'll come a-running to me, yeah-yeah
Well, you watch the train go 'round the bend
Play in dust and dream that it will never end
Deep in your heart
But you'll come a-running to me, yeah
You'll come a-running to me, all right
Said, hey, come a-running to me
Oh, come a-running to me
Yeah-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, all right, hey, hey
In the country
Kicking sand up with your heels
Think to yourself how good it feels
Throw away all your walking shoes
Then you come running to me
Hey, hey, 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
Hey, come a-running to me
Oh, come a-running to me
Hey, yeah, come a-running to me
Come on, come on, run (hey, come a-running to me)
Wanna run, come on, run (oh, come a-running to me)
Come on run, come on, come on, run to me (hey, come a-running to me)
You gotta rainbow if you run to me

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Van Morrison

Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are described as transcendental, while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are critically acclaimed and appear at the top of many greatest album lists. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Lyrics Composition
The lyrics of "Come Running" were spontaneously composed by Van Morrison, which gave the song an improvisational feel.
Genre Classification
"Come Running" falls under the genres of rock, soul, and R&B, which represent Van Morrison's unique blend of music styles.
Music Video
Unlike many popular songs of the time, "Come Running" never got an official music video.
Sound Structure
The song features a distinctive upbeat tempo, making it a favorite among fans of Morrison.
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.
Live Performance
Morrison frequently performed "Come Running" during his live concerts from 1970 to 1974, further cementing its popularity in his repertoire.
Cover Versions
Few artists, such as Kris Kristofferson and Paul Brady, have covered the song in their live performances.
Duration
With a listening time of just over two and a half minutes, "Come Running" is one of Van Morrison's shorter compositions.
Song's Character
While 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.
Musicians
Played 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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