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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Runaround Sue" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Runaround Sue”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Runaround Sue" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Runaround Sue" is in Bb.
- What key is "Runaround Sue" by Dion played in?
- Runaround Sue is arranged in the key of Bb 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 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Runaround Sue" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 other songs by Dion can I play here?
- Try "RUNAROUND SUE", "ABRAHAM, MARTIN AND JOHN", "RUBY BABY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Runaround Sue" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Runaround Sue" is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.
- What chords are in "Runaround Sue"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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