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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.
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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 G.
- What key is "Runaway" by Del Shannon 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Runaway" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 Del Shannon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Runaway"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C7, Db, Dm, Eb, F, Fm.
- What other songs by Del Shannon can I play here?
- Try "GO AWAY, LITTLE GIRL", "Runaway", "Runaway". 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 G at 100 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 G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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