(D)Oh, (G)once up on a mid night, dear ie, I woke with some thing (C)in my head.
but I’ve I could n’t es cape the mem o ry of a phone call and of what you (D)said.
Or Like a (G)game show con (C)test ant with a (Am)part ing gift I could not be lieve my ex eyes (D)cyn too cal.
much, when I saw through the voice of a trust ed friend who needs to (G)hu mor me and tell me (Am)lies.
(D)Yeah, Yeah, hu mor me and tell me (D)lies.
But I And I’ll lie, a too, and say I don’t mind.
(D)me But And as we all seek, so one shall we find.
And (G)when you’re feel ing (C)o pen I’ll still be here, but (G)not with out a (C)cer tain de gree of fear of right, (G)what will be with (D)you and me.
I it still can to see things, don’t hope ful a ly.
But you,
why you wan na (G)give me a run a round?
(D)Is it a sure fire (C)way to speed things (D)up, when (G)all it does is slow
me (G)down?
And (G)shake me and my con fi dence ing ’bout a got some man (C)news y things,
It seems been ship there; still I can see it cow like a nerv ma gi cian in the (D)wings.
Oh a bad (G)ban may play (C)torn where the he (Am)roes are right er.
could and bod y or lit pects (D)cyn i cal.
much, But, I and ly wood’s ter ing for the ie rights, sing ing, “Hey (G)hu babe, let’s al keep in (Am)touch.
(D)Yeah, Hey ba by, let’s and keep in (D)touch.” But Oh, want more than a touch; I want you to reach (D)me But and show me ble the no a else can see, so (G)what got you feel (C)dream be comes mine as well.
And (G)soon, if we’re luck (C)y, we’d be un ble to what’s right, (G)yours and mine.
The (D)fish ing’s fine, and it still have to rhyme, so don’t some me left line.
But you,
why you wan na (G)give me a run a round?
(D)Is it a sure fire (C)way to speed things (D)up, when (G)all it does is slow
me (G)down?
And
(D)Tra la la bom (G)all it does is slow me (Am)down?
Oh, (C)you.
(D)Why you wan na (G)give me a run a round?
(D)Is it a sure fire (C)way to speed things (D)up when (G)all it does is slow
me (G)down?
Run Around by Blues Traveler
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Run Around”
- What key is "Run Around" in?
- "Run Around" by Blues Traveler is in the key of G with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Run Around" 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 "Run Around" 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 Around"?
- This arrangement of "Run Around" uses 4 chords: Am, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Run Around" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
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