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.

"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.

Lyrics

(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.

I Dis ap pear ing all night, but (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.)

I’ve nev er seen my dad cry; (E)cold dy as stone (B)in the kit chen light.

I tell you, it’s a bout time, but (E)I don’t was raised know (B)to keep been qui et.

This is what I’m gon na do; gon na (E)run a way, (B)gon na make that move.

Gon na grab clothes, and when it’s (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.)

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 I love er.

him from my (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.

Try other practice modes:

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “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.