Runaway Baby

by Bruno Mars
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Lyrics

Ah, (A7)yes!

Chi ka (Em7)ah!

Well look y (Em7)here, look y here, ah, what do we have?

An (Em7)oth er pret ty thing read (A7)y for me to grab.

But (Em7)lit tle does she know that I’m (A7)a wolf in sheep’s cloth ing, ’cause at the (Em7)end of the night it (A7)is (CN.C.)her I’ll be hold ing.

(“I love you (A7)so.”)

(That’s what you’ll say.)

(You’ll tell me, (Em7)“Ba by, ba by, please don’t go (A7)a way.)

(But when I (A7)play,)

(I nev er stay.)

So ev ’ry (Em7)girl that I meet, yeah, (CN.C.)this is what I say: (C)Run, run, run a way, (B)run a way, ba by, be (Em)fore I put my spell on you.

You bet ter (C)get, get, get a way, (B)get a way, dar lin’, ’cause (Em)ev ’ry thing you heard is true.

Your poor lit tle heart will end up a lone,

’cause Lord knows, I’m a roll in’ (A7)stone,

so you bet ter (C)run, run, run a way, (B)run a way, ba by.

Uh.

Ah, (A7)yeah.

Well, let me (Em)think, let me think, ah, (Asus)what should I do?

So man y (Em)ea ger young bun nies that I’d (Am)like to pur sue.

Now (Em)e ven though they’re eat ing out the (Asus)palm of my hand, there’s (Em)on ly one car rot, and they (Asus)all got ta share it.

(“I love you (A7)so.”)

(That’s what you’ll say.)

(You’ll tell me, (Em7)“Ba by, ba by, please don’t go (A7)a way.)

(But when I (A7)play,)

(I nev er stay.)

So ev ’ry (Em7)girl that I meet, yeah, (CN.C.)this is what I say: (C)Run, run, run a way, (B)run a way, ba by, be (Em)fore I put my spell on you.

You bet ter (C)get, get, get a way, (B)get a way, dar lin’, ’cause (Em)ev ’ry thing you heard is true.

Your poor lit tle heart will end up a lone,

’cause Lord knows, I’m a roll in’ (A7)stone,

so you bet ter (C)run, run, run a way, (B)run a way, ba by.

Uh.

Ah, (A7)yeah.

Well, let me (Em)think, let me think, ah, (Asus)what should I do?

So man y (Em)ea ger young bun nies that I’d (Am)like to pur sue.

Now (Em)e ven though they’re eat ing out the (Asus)palm of my hand, there’s (Em)on ly one car rot, and they (Asus)all got ta share it.

(“I love you

(A7)Uh.

Chi ka (Em7)ah.

(C)run, run, run a way, (B)run a way, ba by.

Runaway Baby — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Runaway Baby" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Runaway Baby”

Where are the chord symbols for "Runaway Baby" 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 Baby" is in G.
What key is "Runaway Baby" by Bruno Mars played in?
Runaway Baby 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 Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Runaway Baby" 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 Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Runaway Baby"?
"Runaway Baby" was originally performed by Bruno Mars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bruno Mars can I play here?
Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Runaway Baby" 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 Baby" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Runaway Baby"?
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.