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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Run" by George Strait: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Run" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Run" by George Strait. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Run" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Run" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.