Run That Race

by Dan Auerbach
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Lyrics

An oth er day, an oth er dol lar gone.

When I get up in the morn ing, I just can’t go on.

I feel the out stretched hands of time;

I ain’t ly in’.

But some thing’s call ing from down deep with in, like I fi n’lly start ed liv ing for my self a gain.

I shake the out stretched hands of time

I ain’t ly in’.

Changed my mind.

’Cause I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

I’ll do it on

my (Bm)pace, long as I get to run that race a gain.

I feel dis cour aged and I doubt my self, but you know you can’t blame it on no bod y else.

On ly you know where it is you be long.

Sing a long:

We got ta run

that (Bm)race.

We got ta run

that (Bm)race.

We’ll do it on

our (Bm)pace, long as we get to run that race a gain.

When I lay my head on my (A)pil low at night, I think a bout what’s still go ing (Gmaj7)right.

Thank the stars up a bove there’s (F#sus)still things left that I (F#)know.

I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

I wan na run

that (Bm)race.

Run That Race — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Run That Race" by Dan Auerbach: 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 E, 120 BPM.

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

About “Run That Race”

What key is "Run That Race" by Dan Auerbach played in?
Run That Race is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Run That Race"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Run That Race" 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 That Race"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Run That Race"?
"Run That Race" was originally performed by Dan Auerbach. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "Run That Race" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Run That Race" by Dan Auerbach. 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 That Race" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 That Race" 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.