Run For Your Life

· by The Beatles

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Run For Your Life

The Beatles112 BPM

Lyrics

Well, I’d (C)rath er see you dead, lit tle girl, and than to (Am)be with an oth er man.

You’d (C)bet ter keep your head, lit tle girl, in’ or I (Am)won’t know where I am.

You’d bet ter (C)run for your life if you (D)can, lit tle girl, (C)Hide your head in the (D)sand, lit tle girl, (Am)catch you with an oth er (E)man, that’s the (A)end a, lit tle girl!

Well, you (C)know that I’m a wick ed tle guy and I was (Am)born with a jeal ous mind.

And (C)I can’t spend my whole life tle try in’ just to (Am)make you toe the line.

You’d bet ter (C)run for your life if you (D)can, lit tle girl, (C)Hide your head in the (D)sand, lit tle girl, (Am)catch you with an oth er (E)man, that’s the (A)end a, lit tle girl!

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Run For Your Life by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Run For Your Life” by The Beatles 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 120 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 "Run For Your Life" 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 "Run For Your Life"?: 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.
What other The Beatles songs work for kids?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.