Ready To Run

by One Direction
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Lyrics

There’s a light ning in your (F)eyes I can’t de ny.

Then there’s me in side a (F)sink ing boat, (C)run ning out of time.

With out you I’ll nev er make it out a (C)live.

But I know, yes I (F)know we’ll be al (C)right.

There’s a de vil in your (F)smile that’s chas ing me.

And (Am)ev ’ry time I (F)turn a round it’s (C)on ly gain ing speed.

There’s a mo ment when you fin ’lly re al (C)ize

there’s no way you can (F)change the roll ing (C)tide.

But I know, yes I know, that I’ll be (F)fine.

(C)This time I’m read y to run, oh, es (F)cape from the cit y and fol low the sun.

’Cause I wan na be (C)yours.

Don’t you (F)wan na be (C)mine?

I don’t (F)wan na get (C)lost in the (G)dark of the (F)night.

(C)This time I’m read y to run, oh, wher (F)ev er you are is the place I be long.

’Cause I wan na be (C)free, and I (F)wan na be (C)young.

I will (F)nev er look (C)back now I’m (G)read

y to (C)run.

(C)This time I’m read y to run, oh, es (F)cape from the cit y and fol low the sun.

’Cause I wan na be (C)yours.

Don’t you (F)wan na be (C)mine?

I don’t (F)wan na get (C)lost in the (G)dark of the (F)night.

(C)This time I’m read y to run, oh, wher (F)ev er you are is the place I be long.

’Cause I wan na be (C)free, and I (F)wan na be (C)young.

I will (F)nev er look (C)back now I’m (G)read

y to (C)run.

(G)read

y to (C)run.

Ready To Run — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ready To Run" by One Direction 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 C, 116 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Ready To Run”

Can I learn "Ready To Run" 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 "Ready To Run" with hands-separate practice in C at 116 BPM.
What key is "Ready To Run" by One Direction played in?
Ready To Run is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ready To Run"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ready To Run" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Ready To Run"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ready To Run"?
"Ready To Run" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ready To Run"?
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 "Ready To Run" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ready To Run"?
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. "Ready To Run" is in the key of C at 116 BPM.