Take The Money And Run

· by Steve Miller Band

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Lyrics

This here’s a (F)sto ry ’bout Bil ly Joe and Bob by Sue, as;

two young lov ers with ex act (C)noth in’ bet ter to do is.

than sit a round the (F)house, get (C)high and watch the tube.

tice;

And here’s what hap pened when they de cid ed to cut loose:

They head ed down to old El Pas o;

That’s where they ran in to to a the (C)great big has sle.

They Bil ly Joe (F)ey, shot a man while (C)rob bing his cas tle;

they Bob by Sue (F)South took the mon ey and (C)run.

ning to day, sing in’: Go on, take the mon ey and (C)run.

Go on, take the mon ey and (C)run.

Go on, take the mon ey and (C)run.

Go on, take the mon ey and (C)run.

Go on, take the mon ey and (C)run.

Go on, take the mon ey and (C)run.

Go on, take the mon ey and (C)run.

Go on, take the mon ey and (C)run.

(C)run.

Take The Money And Run by Steve Miller Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take The Money And Run” by Steve Miller Band 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 G at 200 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 "Take The Money And Run" 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 "Take The Money And Run"?: 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.
How many chords does "Take The Money And Run" use?: Just 4 chords: Bb, C, F, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Steve Miller Band songs work for kids?: Try "THE JOKER", "ABRACADABRA", "ROCK'N ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.