Run To You

by Whitney Houston
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Lyrics

Ooh,

I (Ab)know

that (Eb)when you look at me there’s (Db)so much

(Dbm)that you just don’t see.

But at (Ab)if

you would (Bb)on ly take the key.

time, I (Dbm6)know in my heart you’d no one (C7)find, for me, oh,

a girl the who’s scared some times, ing who is n’t al ways strong.

With (Ab)Can’t you see the hurt in me?

I me, (Bbm7)feel so all a lone.

(Eb)I wan na (Db)run to you, hoo hoo.

(Eb)I wan na (Ab)run to (Ab)you, hoo, (F7#5)hoo,

Won’t you (Bbm7)hold me in your arms and (Bbm7)keep me safe from harm?

(Eb)I wan na (Db)run to you, hoo, hoo.

(Eb)But if I (Ab)come

to (Ab)you, hoo, (F7#5)hoo,

tell me, will you stay,

or (Dbm6)will you

run a (Ab)way?

Each (Ab)know

each (Eb)day I play the role of (Db)some one

(Dbm)al ways in con trol.

But at (Ab)night

I come (Bb)home and turn the key.

time, There’s (Dbm6)no bod y there, you’d no one (C7)find, for me, oh.

What’s girl the who’s sense of try ing hard to find al your dreams?

With (Ab)out some one to share it with, tell me, (Bbm7)what does it all mean?

(Eb)I wan na (Db)run to you, hoo hoo.

(Eb)I wan na (Ab)run to (Ab)you, hoo, (F7#5)hoo,

Won’t you (Bbm7)hold me in your arms and (Bbm7)keep me safe from harm?

(Eb)I wan na (Db)run to you, hoo, hoo.

(Eb)But if I (Ab)come

to (Ab)you, hoo, (F7#5)hoo,

tell me, will you stay,

or (Dbm6)will you

run a (Ab)way?

Each (Fm)way,

run a way?

No,

I need you here.

I need you here to (Ab)wipe a way my tears, to kiss a (Bb)way my fears.

If you (Bbm7)on ly knew how (Cm7)much I wan (F)na (Eb)run to you.

(F)Now I wan na (Bb)run

to (Bb)you, ooh.

Oh, won’t you (Cm7)hold me in your arms

and (Cm7)keep me safe from harm?

I’ll (Eb)run to you.

But if I (Bb)come to (Bb)you, you,

tell me, will you stay,

or (Ebm)will you run a (Bb)way?

Run To You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Run To You" by Whitney Houston: 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 Ab, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Run To You”

What key is "Run To You" by Whitney Houston played in?
Run To You is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Run To You"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Run To You" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Run To You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Run To You"?
"Run To You" was originally performed by Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Run To You"?
This arrangement uses 21 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbm9, C7, Cm7, Cm9, +13 more.
What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Run To You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Run To You" by Whitney Houston. 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 To You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 To You" 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.