Does "It Keeps You Runnin'" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "It Keeps You Runnin'" is in the key of G at 136 BPM.

What chords are in "It Keeps You Runnin'"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

It Keeps You Runnin' — Piano Lead Sheet

"It Keeps You Runnin'" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 136 BPM.

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

Lyrics

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. (G7)night? 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 (G7)night? 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’.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 136 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Michael McDonald

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How to Play "It Keeps You Runnin'" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
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Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.