Other arrangements of Runaway
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(CN.C.)Mm, mm, (G#m)mm, mm,
(E)ah.
Mm, mm, (G#m)mm, mm,
(E)ah.
Mm, mm, (G#m)mm, mm,
(E)ah.
Mm, mm, (G#m)mm, mm,
(E)ah.
Mm, mm, (E)ah.
I’ve known it for a long time; (E)dad dy wakes to (B)for a drink at nine.
Dis ap pear ing all night, (E)I don’t wan na know (B)where he’s been ly ing.
I know what I wan na do; wan na (E)run a way, (B)run a way with you.
Gon na grab clothes, six, in the (E)morn in’ go.
(C#m)How (G#m)long you (B)leav (F#)ing?
Well, dad, just (C#m)don’t ex pect (G#m)me back this (B)eve (F#)ning.
Oh, it could (C#m)take a bit (G#m)of time to (B)heal (F#)this.
It’s been a long day, thumb on side of the (D#)road way, but I love him from my (G#m)skin to my bones.
(E)(Ah.)
But I don’t wan na (G#m)live in his home.
(E)(Ah.)
There’s noth ing to (G#m)say ’cause he knows.
(E)(Ah.)
I’ll just run a (G#m)way and be on my own.
(E)(Ah.)
nev er seen my dad cry; (E)cold as stone (B)in the kit chen light.
I tell you, it’s a bout time, but was raised (B)to keep qui et.
This is I’m gon gon
(B)gon na make that move.
and when it’s
(C#m)How (G#m)long you (B)leav (F#)ing?
Well, dad, just (C#m)don’t ex pect (G#m)me back this (B)eve (F#)ning.
Oh, it could (C#m)take a bit (G#m)of time to (B)heal (F#)this.
It’s been a long day, thumb on side of the (D#)road way, but I love him from my (G#m)skin to my bones.
(E)(Ah.)
But I don’t wan na (G#m)live in his home.
(E)(Ah.)
There’s noth ing to (G#m)say ’cause he knows.
(E)(Ah.)
I’ll just run a (G#m)way and be on my own.
(E)(Ah.)
Back pack and a flat cap turned to the (E)back, as I packed (B)my clothes up.
My dad was n’t down with that plan to at (E)tack, in tends (B)to show love.
I don’t wan na live this way.
Gon na (E)take my things (B)and go, but if things change in a mat ter of days, I could (E)be per suad ed (B)to hold on.
Our ma ma (G#m)was the same, but none of us are (B)saints, I guess that (F#)God knows that.
I don’t wan na (G#m)run a way but one of these (B)days I might (F#)just show that.
Put my home (G#m)in a suit case, tie both (B)shoe la ces (F#)and hope that things change but for now I’ll leave town with a (D#)back pack on my should er.
(E)(Ah.)
Runaway — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Runaway" by Ed Sheeran. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G#, 95 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Runaway”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Runaway" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Runaway".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Runaway" by Ed Sheeran in?
- The backing track is in G# at 95 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Runaway" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Runaway"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Runaway", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Runaway" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Runaway"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Runaway"?
- "Runaway" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ed Sheeran are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ed Sheeran: "Afire Love", "All Of The Stars", "Bloodstream". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Runaway" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Runaway" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G#, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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