Run For Your Life

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Well, I’d (C)rath er see you dead, lit tle girl, and than to (Am)be with an oth er man.

You’d (C)bet ter keep your head, lit tle girl, in’ or I (Am)won’t know where I am.

You’d bet ter (C)run for your life if you (D)can, lit tle girl, (C)Hide your head in the (D)sand, lit tle girl, (Am)catch you with an oth er (E)man, that’s the (A)end a, lit tle girl!

Well, you (C)know that I’m a wick ed tle guy and I was (Am)born with a jeal ous mind.

And (C)I can’t spend my whole life tle try in’ just to (Am)make you toe the line.

You’d bet ter (C)run for your life if you (D)can, lit tle girl, (C)Hide your head in the (D)sand, lit tle girl, (Am)catch you with an oth er (E)man, that’s the (A)end a, lit tle girl!

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Run For Your Life — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Run For Your Life" by The Beatles: 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 C, 120 BPM.

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

About “Run For Your Life”

What key is "Run For Your Life" by The Beatles played in?
Run For Your Life is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Run For Your Life"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Run For Your Life" 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 For Your Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Run For Your Life"?
"Run For Your Life" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Run For Your Life" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Run For Your Life" by The Beatles. 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 For Your Life" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 For Your Life" 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.