Runaway

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

Mm, mm, (G#m)mm, mm,

(E)ah.

Mm, mm, (G#m)mm, mm,

(E)ah.

Mm, mm, (G#m)mm, mm,

(E)ah.

Mm, mm, (G#m)mm, mm,

(E)ah.

Mm, mm, (E)ah.

I’ve known it for a long time; (E)dad dy wakes to (B)for a drink at nine.

I Dis ap pear ing all night, but (E)I don’t wan na know (B)where he’s been ly ing.

I know what I wan na do; wan na (E)run a way, (B)run a way with you.

Gon na grab clothes, six, in the (E)morn in’ go.

(C#m)How (G#m)long you (B)leav (F#)ing?

Well, dad, just (C#m)don’t ex pect (G#m)me back this (B)eve (F#)ning.

Oh, it could (C#m)take a bit (G#m)of time to (B)heal (F#)this.

It’s been a long day, thumb on side of the (D#)road way, but I love him from my (G#m)skin to my bones.

(E)(Ah.)

But I don’t wan na (G#m)live in his home.

(E)(Ah.)

There’s noth ing to (G#m)say ’cause he knows.

(E)(Ah.)

I’ll just run a (G#m)way and be on my own.

(E)(Ah.)

I’ve nev er seen my dad cry; (E)cold dy as stone (B)in the kit chen light.

I tell you, it’s a bout time, but (E)I don’t was raised know (B)to keep been qui et.

This is what I’m gon na do; gon na (E)run a way, (B)gon na make that move.

Gon na grab clothes, and when it’s (E)morn in’ go.

(C#m)How (G#m)long you (B)leav (F#)ing?

Well, dad, just (C#m)don’t ex pect (G#m)me back this (B)eve (F#)ning.

Oh, it could (C#m)take a bit (G#m)of time to (B)heal (F#)this.

It’s been a long day, thumb on side of the (D#)road way, but I love him from my (G#m)skin to my bones.

(E)(Ah.)

But I don’t wan na (G#m)live in his home.

(E)(Ah.)

There’s noth ing to (G#m)say ’cause he knows.

(E)(Ah.)

I’ll just run a (G#m)way and be on my own.

(E)(Ah.)

Back pack and a flat cap turned to the (E)back, as I packed (B)my clothes up.

My dad was n’t down with that plan to at (E)tack, in tends (B)to show love.

I don’t wan na live this way.

Gon na (E)take my things (B)and go, but if things change in a mat ter of days, I could (E)be per suad ed (B)to hold on.

Our ma ma (G#m)was the same, but none of us are (B)saints, I guess that (F#)god knows that.

I don’t wan na (G#m)run a way but one of these (B)days I might (F#)just show that.

Put my home (G#m)in a suit case, tie both (B)shoe la ces (F#)and hope that things change but for now I’ll leave town with a (CN.C.)back pack on my should I love him from my (B)(Ah.)

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 G#, 95 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 Ed Sheeran played in?
Runaway is arranged in the key of G# 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 95 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 Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". 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.

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