Runaway

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

A On the street where you live, girls talk a bout their (G)so cial lives.

They’re made of (Em)lip stick, plas tic and paint; a (G)touch of sa ble (Am)in their eyes.

(All your life,) All your life all you’ve asked is when’s your Dad dy gon na (G)talk to you.

But you were (Em)liv in’ in an oth er world, ows (G)try’n’ to get your (Am)mes sage through.

(Em)No one’s heard a sin gle word you said.

(Am)ne on Broad way signs.

They should have (Dm)seen it in your eyes,

it’s what was (C)go in’ a round your head.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

(G)Oo,

(CN.C.)she’s a lit tle (Am)run a way.

A dif f’rent line ev ’ry night, girls guar an teed to (G)blow your mind.

They’re made I (Em)see you out on the streets; call (G)touch me for a (Am)wild their time.

(All your life,) So you sit home a lone, is ’cause there’s noth ing left that (G)you can do.

There’s on ly (Em)pic tures in hung in the shad ows (G)left to there to (Am)look at you.

(Em)You know she the lights at night on the (Am)ne on Broad way signs.

They should And (Dm)she don’t real ly mind,

it’s on ly (C)love in’ she hoped to find.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

(G)Oo,

(CN.C.)she’s a lit tle (Am)run a way.

(CN.C.)she’s a lit tle run

a way.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

Oo,

she’s a lit tle (G)run a way.

(C)Dad dy’s girl learned (Em)fast (G)all those things she (Am)could n’t say.

Runaway — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Runaway" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Runaway”

Can I play "Runaway" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Runaway" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Runaway" by Bon Jovi played in?
Runaway is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Runaway"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Runaway" 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 "Runaway"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Runaway"?
"Runaway" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Runaway"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Runaway"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Runaway" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Runaway"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Runaway" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.