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Runaway — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “Runaway”
Free karaoke for "Runaway" by Ed Sheeran: 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 G#, 95 BPM.
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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.)
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (10)
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Runaway" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Runaway" by Ed Sheeran. 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 G#, 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.
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