Other arrangements of Runaround Sue
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.
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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.
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Runaround Sue" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Runaround Sue"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Runaround Sue". Key of D, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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