Run Around

by Blues Traveler
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Run Around" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Run Around

Why does "Run Around" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Run Around".
What key is "Run Around" by Blues Traveler played in?
Run Around is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Run Around"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Run Around" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Run Around"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Run Around"?
"Run Around" was originally performed by Blues Traveler. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Run Around"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is this real sheet music for "Run Around"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Run Around".
Can I see all the notes in "Run Around"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 140 BPM.

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