What key is "Runaround Sue" in?

"Runaround Sue" by Dion is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Runaround Sue" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

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

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Dion can I play here?

Try "RUNAROUND SUE", "ABRAHAM, MARTIN AND JOHN", "RUBY BABY". 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,

a bout a girl that I once knew.

She took my love then ran a round

with ev ’ry sin gle guy in town.

(F)Oh,

oh,

(Dm)oh,

oh,

(Bb)oh,

oh.

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

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

I miss her lips and the smile on her face, the (Dm)touch of her hair and this girl’s warm em brace.

So if you don’t wan na cry like I do,

a keep a way from a Run a round Sue.

(F)Oh,

oh,

(Dm)oh,

oh,

(Bb)oh,

oh.

(Bb)She likes to trav el a round.

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

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

(C)Sue goes

(Fm)out with oth er guys.

Here’s the (F)mor al and the sto ry from the guy who knows,

I fell in love and my love still grows.

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

(F)Oh,

oh,

(Dm)oh,

oh,

(Bb)oh,

oh.

(F)Oh,

oh,

(Dm)oh,

oh,

(Bb)oh,

oh.

Runaround Sue by Dion

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 Bb with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Runaround Sue" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Runaround Sue" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Dion can I play here?: Try "RUNAROUND SUE", "ABRAHAM, MARTIN AND JOHN", "RUBY BABY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.