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Say, (Bb7)where you gon na go?
(Ab)Girl, where you gon na hide?
You go on (Bb7)leav in’ out your heart
and (Ab)all it’s say in’ deep in side.
From here I can feel your (Bb)heart beat.
Oh, you got (C7)me all wrong.
Why you You ain’t got no (Bb)wor ry,
you just been lone (Am)ly too long.
I know what it (A9)means to hide your heart
from a (A7)long time a go,
oh, dar lin’.
It keeps you run (Cmaj7)nin’, (D)yeah, it keeps you run (Cmaj7)nin’.
It keeps you run (Em)nin’, (D)yeah, it keeps you run (Em)nin’.
It keeps you run (Cmaj7)nin’, (D)yeah, it keeps you run (Cmaj7)nin’.
It keeps you run (Em)nin’, (D)yeah, it keeps you run (Em)nin’.
Oh, (Bb7)you know how I feel.
(Ab)Hey, you know I been there.
But what you’re (Bb7)keep in’ to your self,
and (Ab)oh, you know it just ain’t fair.
From here Are you gon na (Bb)wor ry
for the rest (C7)of your life?
Why you in ain’t such a (Bb)hur ry
to be been lone (Am)ly one more
I know what it (A9)means to hide your heart
from a (A7)long time a go,
oh, dar lin’.
It keeps you run (Cmaj7)nin’, (D)yeah, it keeps you run (Cmaj7)nin’.
It keeps you run (Em)nin’, (D)yeah, it keeps you run (Em)nin’.
It keeps you run (Cmaj7)nin’, (D)yeah, it keeps you run (Cmaj7)nin’.
It keeps you run (Em)nin’, (D)yeah, it keeps you run (Em)nin’.
run (Em)nin’.
It Keeps You Runnin' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "It Keeps You Runnin'" by Michael McDonald: 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 G, 136 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “It Keeps You Runnin'”
- What key is "It Keeps You Runnin'" by Michael McDonald played in?
- It Keeps You Runnin' is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Keeps You Runnin'"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Keeps You Runnin'" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "It Keeps You Runnin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Keeps You Runnin'"?
- "It Keeps You Runnin'" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It Keeps You Runnin'"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A7, A9, Ab7, Am, Amin, B7, Bb, Bb7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "It Keeps You Runnin'" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It Keeps You Runnin'" by Michael McDonald. 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 "It Keeps You Runnin'" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "It Keeps You Runnin'" 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.