Runaway

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

Got (C5)up on the wrong (G5)side of (F)life to day, (G5)yeah.

Crashed the (C5)car, and I’m gon (G5)na be (F)real ly late.

My (C5)phone does n’t work, (G5)’cause it’s (F)out of range.

Looks (C5)like it’s just one (G5)of those (F)kind of days.

You (F)can’t is kick me down; I’m al read (G5)y on the ground.

No, you a (C5)can’t but you could n’t (G5)catch me (F)an y how.

Blue (C5)skies, but the sun (G5)is n’t (F)com (G5)ing out, no.

To you (C5)day it’s like I’m un (G5)der a (F)heav y cloud.

And (C)I

feel (G5)so a live.

I can’t (G5)help my self,

don’t you (G5)re al ize.

(Am)I just wan na scream and lose con trol, (C)throw my hands up and let it go, for (Am)get a bout ev ’ry thing and run a (C)way,

yeah.

(Am)I just want to fall and lose my self, (C)laugh ing so hard it hurts like hell, for (Am)get a bout ev ’ry thing and run a (C)way,

yeah.

So (F)so is how I’m do ing, if you’re (G5)won der the ing.

I’m in a (C5)fight with the world n’t (G5)but I’m (F)win y ning.

Stay (C5)there, come the clos (G5)er; it’s (F)at (G5)your own risk.

Yeah, you (C5)know it’s how it is; (G5)life can (F)be a bitch.

And (C)I

feel (G5)so a live.

I can’t (G5)help my self,

don’t you (G5)re al ize.

(Am)I just wan na scream and lose con trol, (C)throw my hands up and let it go, for (Am)get a bout ev ’ry thing and run a (C)way,

yeah.

(Am)I just want to fall and lose my self, (C)laugh ing so hard it hurts like hell, for (Am)get a bout ev ’ry thing and run a (C)way,

yeah.

So yeah.

Run a way, run a way.

Run a way, run a way.

Run a way, run a way.

Run a way, run, run a way.

Run a way, run a way.

Run a way, run, run a way.

(Am)I just wan na scream and lose con trol, (C)throw my hands up and let it go, for (Am)get a bout ev ’ry thing and run a (C)way,

yeah.

(Am)I just want to fall and lose my self, (C)laugh ing so hard it hurts like hell, for (Am)get a bout ev ’ry thing and run a (C)way,

yeah.

(Am)I just wan na scream and lose con trol, (C)throw my hands up and let it go, for (Am)get a bout ev ’ry thing and run a (C)way,

yeah.

(Am)I just want to fall and lose my self, (C)laugh ing so hard it hurts like hell, for (Am)get a bout ev ’ry thing and run a (C)way,

yeah.

Runaway — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Runaway" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 134 BPM.

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

About “Runaway”

Why does "Runaway" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Runaway".
What key is "Runaway" by Avril Lavigne 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 134 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 Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Runaway"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, Am9, C, Cpow, F, Fpow, Gpow.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Runaway"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Runaway".
Can I see all the notes in "Runaway"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 134 BPM.