Other arrangements of I Run For Life
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Run For Life" by Melissa Etheridge: 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 E, 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 “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 — 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 there a karaoke version of "I Run For Life" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Run For Life" by Melissa Etheridge. 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 "I Run For Life" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "I Run For Life" 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.