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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Runaround Sue" by Dion: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Runaround Sue" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Runaround Sue" by Dion. 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 "Runaround Sue" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Runaround Sue" 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.