What key is "Runaround Sue" in?

"Runaround Sue" by Dion is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Runaround Sue" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Runaround Sue" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Runaround Sue"?

This arrangement of "Runaround Sue" uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.

How long does it take to learn "Runaround Sue" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Dion can I play here?

Try "ABRAHAM, MARTIN AND JOHN", "RUBY BABY", "THE WANDERER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Here’s my sto ry, it’s sad but true;

it’s a bout a girl that I once knew.

She took my love then ran a round

with ev ’ry sin gle guy in town.

(D)Hayp hayp bum da ha dy ha dy, (Bm)hayp hayp bum da ha dy ha dy, (G)hayp hayp bum da ha dy ha dy (A)hayp.

(A)hayp.

I should a known it from the ver y on her start, the touch this girl will leave me with a bro ken em heart.

Now lis ten, peo ple, what I’m tell in’ you, do, (CN.C.)a keep a way from a Run a round Sue.

I miss her lips it and the ver y on her start, the touch this girl will leave me with a bro ken em heart.

So if you peo ple, what I’m tell like I do, (CN.C.)a keep a way from a Run a round Sue.

(D)(Oh, hayp oh, da ha dy ha dy, (Bm)oh, hayp oh, da ha dy ha dy, (G)oh, hayp oh.) da ha dy ha dy (A)hayp.

(G)She likes to trav el a round.

She’ll (D)love you, but she’ll put you down.

Now, (G)peo ple, let me put you wise:

(A)Sue (CN.C.)goes

out with oth er guys.

Here’s the (D)mor al and the sto ry from the guy who knows, I fell in love and my love still grows.

(G)Ask an y fool that she ev er knew, they’ll say (CN.C.)keep a way from a Run a round Sue.

(D)Hayp hayp bum da ha dy ha dy, (Bm)hayp hayp bum da ha dy ha dy, (G)hayp hayp bum da ha dy ha dy (A)hayp.

Runaround Sue by Dion

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Runaround Sue”

What key is "Runaround Sue" in?: "Runaround Sue" by Dion is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Runaround Sue" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Runaround Sue" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Runaround Sue"?: This arrangement of "Runaround Sue" uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.
How long does it take to learn "Runaround Sue" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Dion can I play here?: Try "ABRAHAM, MARTIN AND JOHN", "RUBY BABY", "THE WANDERER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.