Other arrangements of Run
Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Run" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Run”
- Can I play "Run" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Run" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Run" by George Strait played in?
- Run is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Run"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Run" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Run"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Run"?
- "Run" was originally performed by George Strait. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Run"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, Em9, Emin, G.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Run"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Run" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Run"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Run" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.