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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' — Simple Sheet Music
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"It Keeps You Runnin'" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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'”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Keeps You Runnin'"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It Keeps You Runnin'". Key of G, 136 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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