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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Run" by George Strait 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 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 learn "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 "Run" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "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 "Run" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "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. "Run" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.