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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "I Run For Life" by Melissa Etheridge in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I Run For Life"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "I Run For Life" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.