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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Runaway" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Runaway" 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. "Runaway" is in C.
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.
Does "Runaway" 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. "Runaway" is in the key of C at 134 BPM.
What chords are in "Runaway"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.