Run Around

by Blues Traveler
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Lyrics

(D)Oh, (G)once up on a mid (Am)the night, dear (D)speak ie, I woke (G)great with some thing (C)in my head.

but I’ve I could n’t es cape no the mem (Am)what o ry (D)er of a phone (G)ous call and of (C)wait what you (D)said.

Or Like a (G)game show con (C)test ant with a (Am)part ing gift I could not (G)no be lieve (C)thinks my ex eyes (D)cyn too cal.

much, when I saw (G)Hol through the voice (C)call of a trust (Am)mov ed friend who needs to (G)hu mor me and tell me (Am)lies.

(D)Yeah, Yeah, hu (G)drink mor me and (C)al 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, things 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 (Am)a of fear (D)tell of right, (G)what will be (C)kay, with (D)you and me.

I it still does n’t can to see that things, don’t hope you feed ful a ly.

say.

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 (Am)the fi dence (D)speak ing ’bout a (G)great got some man (C)news y things,

It seems been ship there; still I no can see (Am)what it cow (D)and like a nerv (G)whole ma gi cian (C)you in the (D)wings.

Oh a bad (G)ban may play (C)torn where the he (Am)roes are right er.

could and (G)Per bod y (C)grown or lit pects (D)cyn i cal.

much, But, I and (G)Hol ly wood’s ter (C)what ing for the (Am)mov ie rights, sing ing, “Hey (G)hu babe, let’s al keep in (Am)touch.

(D)Yeah, Hey ba (G)drink by, let’s and (C)al keep in (D)touch.” But Oh, want more than a touch; I want you to reach (D)me But and show me ble the en 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 (Am)long ble to (D)Well, what’s right, (G)yours and mine.

(C)kay, The (D)fish ing’s fine, and it still I hope have to rhyme, that so don’t some you feed me left line.

say.

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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Run Around" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

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.
What other songs by Blues Traveler can I play here?
Try "Run Around". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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