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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' — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “It Keeps You Runnin'”
- Where are the chord symbols for "It Keeps You Runnin'" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "It Keeps You Runnin'" is in G.
- 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.
- 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.
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