Other arrangements of Band On The Run
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Band On The Run" by Paul McCartney & Wings: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Band On The Run”
- What key is "Band On The Run" by Paul McCartney & Wings played in?
- Band On The Run is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Band On The Run"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Band On The Run" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Band On The Run"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Band On The Run"?
- "Band On The Run" was originally performed by Paul McCartney & Wings. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Band On The Run"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am, C, D, D6, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em, +5 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Band On The Run" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Band On The Run" by Paul McCartney & Wings. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Band On The Run" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Band On The Run" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.