What key is "Renegades" in?

"Renegades" by X Ambassadors is in the key of D with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Renegades" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Renegades" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Renegades" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by X Ambassadors can I play here?

Try "RENEGADES", "UNSTEADY", "Unsteady". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Run a way, a (D)way with me,

lost souls in (D)rev el ry,

run ning wild and (D)run ning free,

two kids, and (D)you and me.

And I say (Bm)hey, hey, hey, hey, we’re liv in’ like we’re ren e gades.

Hey, hey, (Bm)hey, hey, hey, hey, we’re liv in’ like we’re ren e gades, ren e (Bm)gades,

ren e (Bm)gades.

Long a live the (D)pi o neers,

reb els and (D)mu ti neers.

Go ning forth and (D)have no fear,

come close and (D)lend an ear.

And I say (Bm)hey, hey, hey, hey, we’re liv in’ like we’re ren e gades.

Hey, hey, (Bm)hey, hey, hey, hey, we’re liv in’ like we’re ren e gades, ren e (Bm)gades,

ren e (Bm)gades.

All hail the (D)un der dogs,

all hail the (G)new kids,

all hail the (D)out laws,

Spiel bergs and (G)Ku bricks.

It’s our time to (D)make a move, it’s our time to (G)make a mends.

It’s our time to (D)break the rules.

Let’s be (G)gin.

And I say

Renegades by X Ambassadors

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Renegades”

What key is "Renegades" in?: "Renegades" by X Ambassadors is in the key of D with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Renegades" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Renegades" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Renegades" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by X Ambassadors can I play here?: Try "RENEGADES", "UNSTEADY", "Unsteady". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.