I Ran

by A Flock Of Seagulls

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Lyrics

I walked a long the av e nue.

I nev er thought I’d meet a girl like (G)you,

dis ap meet a girl like you

with au burn hair and taw ny eyes;

the kind of eyes that hyp no tize me (G)through,

hyp no tize me through.

And I (F)ran,

I ran so far a (G)way.

I just (F)ran,

I ran all night and (G)day.

I could n’t get a way.

A cloud ap pears a bove your head;

a beam of light comes shin ing down on (G)you,

dis ap shin ing down on you.

The cloud is mov ing near er still;

Au ro ra bo re al is comes in (G)view,

Au ro ra in view.

And I (F)ran,

I ran so far a (G)way.

I just (F)ran,

I ran all night and (G)day.

I could n’t get a way.

I could n’t get a way.

(F)ran,

I ran so far a (G)way.

I just (F)ran,

I ran all night and (G)day.

And I (F)ran,

I ran so far a (G)way.

I just (F)ran,

I ran all night and (G)day.

And I

I Ran by A Flock Of Seagulls — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Ran” by A Flock Of Seagulls in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 140 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Ran" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Ran"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I Ran" use?
Just 6 chords: A, Am, Apow, C, F, G. Take it one section at a time.