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Pick a learning view.
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.
(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.
Ah
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.
Ah
(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.
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Runaround Sue — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Runaround Sue" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Runaround Sue”
- Can I play "Runaround Sue" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Runaround Sue" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Runaround Sue" by Dion played in?
- Runaround Sue is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Runaround Sue"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Runaround Sue" 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 "Runaround Sue"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Runaround Sue"?
- "Runaround Sue" was originally performed by Dion. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Runaround Sue"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.
- What other songs by Dion can I play here?
- Try "ABRAHAM, MARTIN AND JOHN", "RUBY BABY", "THE WANDERER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Runaround Sue"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Runaround Sue" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Runaround Sue"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Runaround Sue" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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