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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Runaway" by Bon Jovi: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Runaway" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Runaway" by Bon Jovi. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Runaway" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Runaway" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.