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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Run For Your Life" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

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About “Run For Your Life”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Run For Your Life"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Run For Your Life". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.