Run That Race

by Dan Auerbach

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Lyrics

An oth er day, an oth er dol lar gone.

When I get up in the morn ing, I just can’t go on.

I feel the out stretched hands of time;

I ain’t ly in’.

But some thing’s call ing from down deep with in, like I fi n’lly start ed liv ing for my self a gain.

I shake the out stretched hands of time

I ain’t ly in’.

Changed my mind.

’Cause I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

I’ll do it on

my (Bm)pace, long as I get to run that race a gain.

I feel dis cour aged and I doubt my self, but you know you can’t blame it on no bod y else.

On ly you know where it is you be long.

Sing a long:

We got ta run

that (Bm)race.

We got ta run

that (Bm)race.

We’ll do it on

our (Bm)pace, long as we get to run that race a gain.

When I lay my head on my (A)pil low at night, I think a bout what’s still go ing (Gmaj7)right.

Thank the stars up a bove there’s (F#sus)still things left that I (F#)know.

I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

Run That Race by Dan Auerbach — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Run That Race by Dan Auerbach 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 E 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Run That Race" 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 That Race"?
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.