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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Vocals
Bob Moore
Bob Moore
Bass
Boots Randolph
Boots Randolph
Saxophone
Floyd Cramer
Floyd Cramer
Piano
Hank Garland
Hank Garland
Guitar
Harold Bradley
Harold Bradley
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Composer
Joe Melson
Joe Melson
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Fred Foster
Fred Foster
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Just running scared, each place we go
So afraid that he might show
Yeah, running scared, what would I do
If he came back and wanted you?
[Verse 2]
Just running scared, feelin' low
Running scared, you loved him so
Just running scared, afraid to lose
If he came back, which one would you choose?
[Verse 3]
Then all at once, he was standing there
So sure of himself, his head in the air
My heart was breaking, which one would it be?
You turned around and walked away with me
Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison

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