What are the lyrics of the Elvis Presley song Runaway?

Lyrics of 'Runaway' as sung by Elvis Presley

Runaway

Rating:

4.2 / 5

As I walk along I wonder
What went wrong with our love
Love that was so strong

And as I still walk by
I think off the times we had together
While our hearts were young

I'm a-walking in the rain
Hear it falling,
And I feel the pain
Wishing you were here by me
To end this misery

And I wonder
Why
You went away
Yes, I wonder, where you will stay
My little runaway,
Run, run, run, run, runaway

Recordingdate: 1969/08/25, first released on: On Stage (album)

Musicians

Musicians who contributed to the first recording of Runaway:

(guitar)

(guitar)

(guitar)

(bass)

(drums)

(piano)

(organ)

(vocals)

(vocals)

(vocals)

Emily "Cissy" Houston

(vocals)

(vocals)

(vocals)

(vocals)

(vocals)

(vocals)

Others*

(baton)

(guitar)

(guitar)

(organ)

(vocals)

(bells)

(tambourine)

(vibes)

(clarinet)

(clarinet)

(clarinet)

(clarinet)

(flute)

(flute)

(flute)

(french horn)

(horns)

(horns)

(horns)

(oboe)

(sax)

(sax)

(trombone)

(trombone)

(trombone)

(trumpet)

(trumpet)

(trumpet)

(whistle)

(cello)

(cello)

(cello)

(cello)

(fiddle)

(viola)

(viola)

(violin)

(violin)

(violin)

(violin)

(violin)

(violin)

(violin)

*Orchestra, overdubs

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dgirl wrote on August 13, 2009

One of the all time classics in rock music by Del Shannon. I love all the Elvis versions. His zest in 1969 on this song is undeniable. Im glad he didnt keep singing it as the 70's went on because you know it would not have been as good.

TBG wrote on October 25, 2010

I hate to be the negative one, but this is one of the few '69-70 songs I really don't like. I didn't like Del Shannon's version with the flute or whatever. Elvis' version is a little better, but not remarkable. It's on the same level as Yesterday, don't care too much for that neither. But hey, there's lots of other great stuff from that area, both Vegas and studio-stuff :-)

Deano1 wrote on October 25, 2010

A good live performance of the Del Shannon hit. I prefer Elvis' version (he is my favorite singer so that would make sense); but there are places in the song where he almost shouts the lyrics instead of singing them. Neither version is a classic; but both have merit.

Great Dane wrote on March 15, 2011

I like the guitar over the flute and i think it would have been better if he had sing it later on.

Deke Rivers 6 wrote on March 15, 2011

It's an ok version from "On Stage",but I still Prefer Del Shannon version, I thought Elvis could have managed the high notes as he did on "Burning Love".

old shep wrote on March 15, 2011

I much prefer Elvis singing this to the Olivia Newton John stuff he fell into later on in his career.

SatninTCB5 wrote on March 15, 2011

I Love this song. One of the highlights from the "On Stage" Album. Of course there's no comparison to Del Shannon's original version but Elvis' cover is just fine By me...

Pedro Nuno wrote on October 25, 2011

It's a great cover by Presley from an ultimate classic Rock song from the early 60's. But what I really like is the version we find in the Collectors Gold Box set (The Las Vegas disc) when The King, after singing this song, is as humble as saying "I think the Guy who wrote this song is in the audience tonight. I don't think I’ve meet him, but I really dig this song. I would like to say hello to Del Shannon. Are You out there Del?...Turn on the lights... Ohh there you are: Del Shannon Ladies and Gentleman". I Just wonder the feeling of Del in that moment... Went to see Elvis and ended being public praised and presented by The King in such a spontaneous way.

TCB1974 wrote on October 25, 2011

An entertaining cover from Del Shannon but not one of the really great covers like You've lost that loving feeling or Bridge over troubled water. Nevertheless, anything recorded in '69 seems to have some magical to it. Who doesn't like the version where the wording of the last couplet is changed 'Yes, I wonder, where you will shave... My little runaway'. Three stars from me.

freedom101 wrote on October 25, 2011

Fantastic!

Gorse wrote on January 12, 2013

Del Shannon owns it, but Elvis did a great live cover. I always enjoy listening to it, and recorded during a period when he sure was on top vocal form.

ElvisSacramento wrote on January 12, 2013

This is such a magnificent, fun and iconic song and Elvis' renditions of it were all stellar. In my opinion, Del Shannon has the very best renditions of it for sure.

sugartummy wrote on April 28, 2013

An okay song. Nice to sing along too, but that's it.

Jim Davidson wrote on October 20, 2015

The entire On Stage LP was fantastic. Runaway exuded high energy. It would have great if Elvis had looked for ways to continually improve his live shows.

Cruiser621 wrote on June 08, 2017

5-stars for sure! Great song as sung by Elvis.

Steve V wrote on January 09, 2018

One of the great live covers he did in 1969. Its too bad he didnt revisit other solid rock classics as the touring years went on, constantly changing it up tour to tour. No, Little Darlin doesnt count!

Miknik7077 wrote on July 24, 2020

What a fantastic cover. So different than the original in that it has more of a rock feel to it instead of doo wop.

marty wrote on November 22, 2020

A nice addition to the "On Stage" album but not a highlight. His live up-tempo efforts in 1969-1970 sounded great, too bad it went downhill after that. The only new rockers he introduced to his live shows after 1970 that I really enjoy are "A Big Hunk O' Love" in 1972 and "Burning Love" in 1973. 3 1/2 stars for "Runaway"