Running With The Night

by Lionel Richie

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Lyrics

The heart of the cit y street was beat ing.

Light from the ne ons turned the dark to day.

We were too hot to think of sleep ing.

We had to get out be fore the (G)mag ic got a way.

We were (Am)run ning with (G)the night,

(Am)play ing in (G)the shad ows,

just you and I

till the morn ing (F)light.

(G)(We were (F)run ning,) (G)Oh.

(F)(run ning (G)with the (Am)night.) You were look ing so good, girl, heads were turn ing.

You and me on the town, ooh, we let it all hang out.

The fire was in us, we were burn ing;

we were gon na go all the way and we (G)nev er had a doubt.

We were (Am)run night.)

(Bb)We were so (F)in love, (C)you (G)and me,

on the boul (F)e vard (C)wild and (G)free.

Giv ing all (F)we got, we (C)laid (G)it down,

tak ing ev (F)’ry shot we (C)took the (G)town.

We were (Am)run ning with the (G)night,

(Am)play ing in (G)the shad ows,

just you and (G)I,

girl, it was so

right,

(G)so

(F)right,

(F)oh.

Ooh,

ooh,

ah,

ah,

ah,

just you and I.

We were (Am)run ning with the (G)night,

(Am)play ing in (G)the shad ows,

just you and I,

girl, it was so (F)right.

Girl, it was so (Am)right.

Running With The Night by Lionel Richie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Running With The Night” by Lionel Richie 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 A at 122 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 "Running With The Night" 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 "Running With The Night"?
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.