I Run For Life

by Melissa Etheridge
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It’s been years since they told her a bout it,

the (A5)dark ness her bod y pos sess’d.

And the scars are still there in the mir ror

ev ’ry (A5)day that she gets her self (B5)dressed.

Though the (C#5)pain is miles and miles be hind her

and the (A5)fear is now a do cile beast,

if you (A5)ask her why she is still run ning

she’ll (B5)tell you it makes her com plete.

I run for (E5)hope.

I run to feel.

I run for the (C#5)truth, for all (B5)that is (A5)real.

I run for your (E5)moth er, your sis ter, your (B5)wife.

I run for (C#5)you and me, my (B5)friend.

I run for life.

It’s a (E)blur since they told me a bout it,

how the (Asus2)dark ness had tak en its (E)toll.

And they cut in to my skin.

And they (F#m11)cut in to my bod y, but they will (Asus2)nev er get a piece of my (Bsus)soul.

And (C#m)now I’m still learn ing the les son

to a (Asus2)wake when I hear the call.

And if you (Asus2)ask me why I am still run ning,

I’ll (Bsus)tell you I run for us (B)all.

I run for

I run for life.

Oh,

oh,

oh,

oh,

oh,

oh,

oh,

oh.

And some (E5)day if they tell you a bout it,

if the (A5)dark ness knocks on your (E5)door,

re mem ber her.

(F#5)Re mem ber me.

(A5)We will be run ning as we have be fore.

Run ning for an swers.

(B5)Run ning for more.

I run for (E5)hope.

I run to feel.

I run for the (C#5)truth, for all (B5)that is (A5)real.

I run for your (E5)moth er, your sis ter, your (B5)wife.

ter, your I run for (C#5)you and me, my (B5)friend.

I run for (E5)hope.

I run to feel.

I run for the (C#5)truth, for all (B5)that is (A5)real.

I run for your (E5)moth er, your sis ter, your (B5)daugh ter, your wife, run for (C#5)you and me, my (B5)friend.

I run for (E5)life.

Oh,

oh,

I run for your (E5)moth er, your sis ter, your (B5)wife.

I run for (C#5)you and me, my (B5)friend.

I run for life.

I Run For Life β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

"I Run For Life" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œI Run For Life”

Why does "I Run For Life" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Run For Life".
What key is "I Run For Life" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
I Run For Life is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Run For Life"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Run For Life" 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 "I Run For Life"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Run For Life"?
"I Run For Life" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Run For Life"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Apow, Asus2, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#pow, +6 more.
What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Run For Life"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Run For Life".
Can I see all the notes in "I Run For Life"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 90 BPM.

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