Runnin Down a Dream

The Song: Released in 1989 as the second single from Tom Petty’s debut solo album, Full Moon Fever, "Runnin' Down a Dream" is a masterpiece of driving rock and roll. Co-written with Jeff Lynne and Mike Campbell, the track is famous for its relentless E-major riff and a soaring guitar outro that has become a staple of classic rock radio.

Why it’s a Solo Performer’s Challenge: For the solo gigging musician, this track presents a unique challenge: maintaining the iconic "driving" rhythm while keeping track of the rapid-fire lyric delivery in the verses.

The audioCue Solution: This page provides everything you need to perform this classic with 100% confidence. By using the audioCue 3 Pro-Sync Map, you can automate your performance.

Perfect Scrolling: The lyrics and chords move in real-time with your backing track.

Visual Cues: Dedicated timestamps for the "Del Shannon" reference and the high-energy bridge.

Gig-Ready in 2 Minutes: No manual timing by you required — just copy, paste, and play.