Is "Nowhere To Run" 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 "Nowhere To Run"?

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 "Nowhere To Run" use?

Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb7, C, Db, Eb7, Ebm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Martha & The Vandellas songs work for kids?

Try "HEATWAVE", "DANCING IN THE STREET", "JIMMY MACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Nowhere To Run

· by Martha & The Vandellas

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Lyrics

No where to run to, (Db)ba by,

no where to hide.

Got no where to run to, (Db)ba by,

no where to hide.

It’s not love I’m a (Ebm)run ning from,

it’s the heart break I (Ebm)know will (Db)come.

’Cause I know you’re no (Ebm)good for me,

but you’ve be come a (Ebm)part of me.

Ev ’ry (Ab)where I go, your face I see.

Ev ’ry step I take, you take with me.

No where to run to, no where by, hide

No where to hide.

Got no where to run to, (Db)ba by,

no where to hide.

I know you’re no good for me,

but free of you I’ll nev er be, (Ab)no.

Each night (Ebm)as I sleep,

in to my (Ebm)heart you creep.

I wake up feel in’ (Ebm)sor ry I met you, (Ab)hop ing soon that (Ebm)I’ll for get (Db)you.

When I (Ab)look in the mir ror to comb my hair,

I see your face just a smil ing there.

No where to run, to, no where to hide

from you, to ba

Got no where to run to, (Db)ba by,

no where to hide.

I know you’re no good for me,

but you’ve be come a part of me.

(Ab)no.

Each night (Ebm)as I sleep,

in to my (Ebm)heart you creep.

I wake up feel in’ (Ebm)sor ry I met you, (Ab)hop ing soon that (Ebm)I’ll for get (Db)you.

When I (Ab)look in the mir ror to comb my hair,

I see your face just a smil ing there.

How can I fight a lov er

that should n’t be

(Db)when it’s so deep,

so (Db)deep,

deep in side of me?

My love (Ab)reach es so high I can’t get o ver it.

It’s so wide I can’t get a round it, no.

No where to run,

(Db)no where to hide

from you, ba by.

Just can’t get a (Ebm)way from you, (Db)ba by, no mat ter how I try.

No where to run to, (Db)ba by,

no where to hide.

Got no where to run to, (Db)ba by,

no where to hide.

Got no where to run to, (Db)ba by,

Nowhere To Run by Martha & The Vandellas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Nowhere To Run” by Martha & The Vandellas 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 Db at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Nowhere To Run" 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 "Nowhere To Run"?: 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 "Nowhere To Run" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb7, C, Db, Eb7, Ebm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Martha & The Vandellas songs work for kids?: Try "HEATWAVE", "DANCING IN THE STREET", "JIMMY MACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.