What key is "Run" in?

"Run" by George Strait is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Run" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Run" 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.

What chords are used in "Run"?

This arrangement of "Run" uses 7 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, Em9, Emin, G.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by George Strait can I play here?

Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If there’s a plane or a bus leav in’ Dal las,

I hope you’re on it.

If (D)there’s a train mov in’ fast down the tracks,

I hope you caught it.

’Cause (D)I swear out there ain’t (Bm)where

you ought a be.

So (D)catch a ride, catch a cab and don’t you know I miss you bad.

But (D)don’t you walk to me.

(D)Ba by, (Bm)run,

(G)cut a path a cross the blue skies,

straight in a straight line, you can’t (D)get here fast e nough.

Find a truck and fire it up, lean on the gas and off the clutch.

Leave (A)Dal las in the dust.

I need you in a rush.

So, ba by, run.

If (D)you ain’t got a suit case, get a box or an old brown (D)pa per sack.

(A)Pack it light or pack it heav y.

Take a truck, take a Chev y, ba by, just come back.

There’s a short cut to the high way out of town.

Why don’t you take it?

Don’t (D)let that (D)speed lim it (D)slow you down,

go on and break it.

(D)Ba by, (Bm)run,

(G)cut a path a cross the blue skies,

straight in a straight line, you can’t (D)get here fast e nough.

Find a truck and fire it up, lean on the gas and off the clutch.

Leave (A)Dal las in the dust.

I need you in a rush.

So, ba by, run.

(D)Ba by, run.

Oh, ba by, run.

Ba by, run.

Oh, ba by, run.

Ba by, run.

Run by George Strait

6 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Run”

What key is "Run" in?: "Run" by George Strait is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Run" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Run" 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.
What chords are used in "Run"?: This arrangement of "Run" uses 7 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, Em9, Emin, G.
How long does it take to learn "Run" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by George Strait can I play here?: Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.