Runnin' Away with My Heart
Encyclopedia
"Runnin' Away with My Heart" is the title of a song recorded by the country music
band Lonestar
. It was released in May 1996 as the third single from their self-titled debut album. It peaked at #8 on the country charts in the United States, and at #9 in Canada. Michael Britt, the band's keyboardist
, co-wrote the song with Mark D. Sanders
and Sam Hogin.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
band Lonestar
Lonestar
Lonestar is an American country music group consisting of Richie McDonald , Michael Britt , Keech Rainwater , Dean Sams , and Michael Hill . McDonald left the band in November 2007 for a solo career before returning in 2011...
. It was released in May 1996 as the third single from their self-titled debut album. It peaked at #8 on the country charts in the United States, and at #9 in Canada. Michael Britt, the band's keyboardist
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, co-wrote the song with Mark D. Sanders
Mark D. Sanders
Mark Daniel Sanders is an American Country Music songwriter. He has written 14 No. 1 hits, 50 singles, and over 200 cuts, including the famous Lee Ann Womack single “I Hope You Dance,” co-written with Tia Sillers.-Early life:...
and Sam Hogin.
Content
The song's narrator is trying to go after his lover, who seems to be leaving him, and now the narrator will do anything without stopping to catch her, because she's running away with his heart.Chart positions
"Runnin' Away with My Heart" debuted at #73 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of May 25, 1996.Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 8 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 9 |