What key is "Band On The Run" in?

"Band On The Run" by Paul McCartney and Wings is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Band On The Run" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Band On The Run" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Band On The Run" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(Dmaj7)Stuck in side these four walls,

(G)sent in side for ev er.

(Dmaj7)Nev er see ing no one

(G)nice a gain

(A)like (G)you,

(Gm6)Ma ma.

(G)You,

(Gm6)Ma ma,

(D)you.

If I ev er get out of here thought of giv ing it all a way to a reg is tered char i ty.

All I need is a pint a day, if I (Am)ev er get out of here.

(If we (Am)ev er get (Bm)out of (Am)here.)

Well, the (C)rain ex plod ed with a (Fmaj7)might y crash as we fell in to the (C)sun.

And the first one said ing to the (Fmaj7)sec ond one there I the hope you’re hav ing (Em)fun.

(G)Band on the (C)run,

(Em)band (C)on the (Am)run.

And the (F)jail er man and (C)sail or Sam were (F)search ing ev ’ry (Fmaj7)one

(CN.C.)for the (C)band on the run,

band on the run,

band on the run.

Well, the (C)un der tak er drew a (Fmaj7)heav y sigh see ing no one else had (C)come.

And a bell was ring ing in the (Fmaj7)vil ond lage square for we rab bits on the (Em)run.

(G)Band on the (C)run,

(Em)band (C)on the (Am)run.

And the (F)coun ty judge who (C)held a grudge will (F)search for ev er (Fmaj7)more

(CN.C.)for the (C)band on the run,

band on the run,

band on the run.

Well, the band on the run.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Band On The Run”

What key is "Band On The Run" in?: "Band On The Run" by Paul McCartney and Wings is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Band On The Run" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Band On The Run" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Band On The Run" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.