Runaround Sue

by Dion
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Runaround Sue" by Dion in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

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.

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