Band On The Run

by Paul McCartney & Wings
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(Dmaj7)Stuck in side these four walls,

(G6)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,

(Dmaj7)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 ev er get out of here.)

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

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

(G)Band

on the run,

(Em)band

(C)on the 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,

band on the run.

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

and a bell was ring ing in the (Fmaj7)vil ond lage square but the rab bits on the run.

on the run,

(Em)band

(C)on the 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,

band on the run.

Well, the band on the run.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney & Wings

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 & Wings is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Band On The Run" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Band On The Run"?
This arrangement of "Band On The Run" uses 13 chords: A, Am, C, D, D6, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Band On The Run" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Paul McCartney & Wings can I play here?
Try "SILLY LOVE SONGS", "LIVE AND LET DIE", "UNCLE ALBERT/ADMIRAL HALSEY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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