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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "I Run For Life" by Melissa Etheridge in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "I Run For Life" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Run For Life" with hands-separate practice in E at 90 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Run For Life"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Run For Life" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Run For Life"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Run For Life" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
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