Run For Your Life

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Well, I’d rath er see you dead, ed lit tle girl, I 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 run for your life if you can, lit tle girl, (Am)hide your head in the sand, lit tle girl, (Am)catch you with an oth er man,

(E)that’s the end ah, lit tle girl.

Well, you know that I’m a wick mon, lit guy and I was to (Am)born with a jeal ous mind.

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

You’d bet ter run for your life if you can, lit tle girl, (Am)hide your head in the sand, lit tle girl, (Am)catch you with an oth er man,

(E)that’s the end ah, lit tle girl.

Well, you girl.

girl.

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

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

You’d bet ter run for your life if you can, lit tle girl, (Am)hide your head in the sand, lit tle girl, (Am)catch you with an oth er man,

(E)that’s the end ah, lit tle (Am)girl.

Run For Your Life — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Run For Your Life" 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 C, 112 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Run For Your Life”

Why does "Run For Your Life" 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 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 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Run For Your Life" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 this real sheet music for "Run For Your Life"?
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 For Your Life".
Can I see all the notes in "Run For Your Life"?
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 C at 112 BPM.