Run To You

by Whitney Houston

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1.

(Ab)know

that (Eb)when you look at me

there’s (Db)so much

(Dbm)that you just don’t see; but but (Ab)if

you would (Bb)on ly take the time, I (Dbm)know in my heart you’d one (Edim)find, for me.

oh, a girl who’s scared some times, who (Dbm)is n’t al ways strong.

with (Ab)Can’t you see the hurt in me?

I (Eb)feel so all a it lone.

I wan na (Db)run to you, (Db)hoo, hoo,

I wan na (Ab)run to you, (Ab)hoo, (Ebm7)hoo,

hoo.

Won’t you (Bbm7)hold me in your arms and (Bbm7)keep me safe from harm.

(Eb)I wan na (Db)run to you, (Db)hoo, hoo,

but if I (Ab)come to you, (Ab)hoo, (Ebm7)hoo,

hoo, tell me: will you stay

or (Dbm)will you

(Eb7)run a (Db)way?

2.

(Ab)(2.)

each (Eb)day I play the role

of (Db)some one

(Dbm)al ways in con trol, but at (Ab)night

I come (Bb)home and turn the key; there’s (Dbm)no bo dy there, no one (Edim)cares for me.

Oh, a what’s the sense of try ing (Dbm)hard to find your dreams with (Ab)out some one to share them with?

I (Eb)Tell me, what does it mean?

I wan na (Db)run to you, (Db)hoo, hoo,

I wan na (Ab)run to you, (Ab)hoo, (Ebm7)hoo,

hoo.

Won’t you (Bbm7)hold me in your arms and (Bbm7)keep me safe from harm.

(Eb)I wan na (Db)run to you, (Db)hoo, hoo,

but if I (Ab)come to you, (Ab)hoo, (Ebm7)hoo,

hoo, tell me: will you stay

or (Dbm)will you

(Eb7)run a (Db)way?

2.

(Fm)-way,

run a (Ab)way?

I need you here, I need you here to (Ab)wipe a way my tears, to kiss a (Bb)way my (Bb)fears.

(If you (Ebsus4)on (Eb)ly (Eb9)knew (Eb)how (Fsus4)much (F)I (F9)want (F)to) (Eb)run to you, (Eb)hoo, hoo,

I wan na (Bb)run to you, (Bb)hoo, (Fm7)hoo,

hoo.

Won’t you (Cm7)hold me in your arms and (Cm7)keep me safe from harm.

(F)I wan na (Eb)run to you, (Eb)hoo, hoo,

but if I (Bb)come to you, hoo, (Fm7)hoo,

hoo, tell me: will you stay,

or (Ebm)will you run a (Ebm6)way?

Run To You by Whitney Houston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Run To You” by Whitney Houston 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 76 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 "Run To You" 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 To You"?
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.