Runaway

by Bon Jovi

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A On the street where you live, girls talk a bout their (G)so cial lives.

They’re made of (Em)lip stick, plas tic and paint; a (G)touch of sa ble (Am)in their eyes.

(All your life,) All your life all you’ve asked is when’s your Dad dy gon na (G)talk to you.

But you were (Em)liv in’ in an oth er world, ows (G)try’n’ to get your (Am)mes sage through.

(Em)No one’s heard likes a sin gle word you said.

(Am)ne on Broad way signs.

They should have (Dm)seen it in your eyes,

it’s what was (C)go in’ a round your head.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

(G)Oo,

(CN.C.)she’s a lit tle (Am)run a way.

A dif f’rent line ev ’ry night, girls guar an teed to (G)blow your mind.

They’re made I (Em)see you out on the streets; call (G)touch me for a (Am)wild their time.

(All your life,) So you sit home a lone, is ’cause there’s noth ing left that (G)you can do.

There’s on ly (Em)pic tures in hung in the shad ows (G)left to there to (Am)look at you.

(Em)You know she likes the lights at night on the (Am)ne on Broad way signs.

They should And (Dm)she don’t real ly mind,

it’s on ly (C)love in’ she hoped to find.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

(G)Oo,

(CN.C.)she’s a lit tle (Am)run a way.

(CN.C.)she’s a lit tle run

a way.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

Runaway by Bon Jovi — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Runaway by Bon Jovi 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 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 "Runaway" 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 "Runaway"?
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.