Learn "RUNAWAY" by Del Shannon on Piano

Master "RUNAWAY" by Del Shannon with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of G at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

As I walk a long, I (Eb)won der what went wrong with (Db)our love, a love that was so (C7)strong. And as I still walk on, I (Eb)think of the things we’ve done to (Db)geth er while our hearts were (C7)young. I’m a walk in’ in the rain. Tears are fall in’ and I feel a pain, a wish in’ you were here by me to end this mis er y. And I (F)won der, wo wo wo wo (Dm)won der (F)why, why why why why (Dm)why she ran a way and I (F)won der where she will (C7)stay, my lit (Bb)tle (F)run a way, (Bb)run run run run (F)run a way. As I walk a long, I (Eb)won der what went wrong with (Db)our love, a love that was so (C7)strong. And as I still walk on, I (Eb)think of the things we’ve done to (Db)geth er while our hearts were (C7)young. I’m a walk in’ in the rain. Tears are fall in’ and I feel a pain, a wish in’ you were here by me to end this mis er y. And I (F)won der, wo wo wo wo (Dm)won der (F)why, why why why why (Dm)why she ran a way and I (F)won der where she will (C7)stay, my lit (Bb)tle (F)run a way, (Bb)run run run run (F)run a way. (F)run a way.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
G
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Runaway" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.