Other arrangements of Runnin'
Pick a learning view.
Sum mer time in Vir gin ia was an ov en.
All the kids eat ing ice cream with their cous ins.
I was stud y ing while you was play ing the doz ens.
Don’t act like you was there when you was n’t.
From Run nin’ from the man (ex (man), run nin’ from the badge (badge).
Don’t act like you was there when you was n’t.
And the Run nin’ t’ward our plans (plans) where in a were judge ’s hands (hands).
Don’t act like you was there when you was n’t I know they say, “Crawl ’fore you walk,”
but in my mind I al read y jog.
If I stand still, I can not get far.
They want the moon; I’m on Mars.
Some times my mind (F#7)dives
(F)deep
when I’m (Em)run nin’.
I don’t want no free (F#7)ride,
I’m just sick and tired of (Em)run nin’.
Some nights I cry
’cause I can see the day (Em)com in’.
To geth er we’ll (F#7)fly,
oh, but no more (Em)run nin’.
You and I are no dif f’rent from each oth er.
Shut our eyes when we slum ber; I see num bers.
Black and white y were com put was ers; I am col ored.
Don’t act like you was there when you was n’t.
From run nin’ to ex ams (ex ams), to jobs for a man (man),
don’t act like you was there when you was n’t.
And the law nin’ of the land (land) where wom en were of ten banned (banned).
Don’t act like you was there when you was n’t I know they say, “Crawl ’fore you walk,”
but in my mind I al read y jog.
If I stand still, I can not get far.
They want the moon; I’m on Mars.
Some times my mind (F#7)dives
(F)deep
when I’m (Em)run nin’.
I don’t want no free (F#7)ride,
I’m just sick and tired of (Em)run nin’.
Some nights I cry
’cause I can see the day (Em)com in’.
To geth er we’ll (F#7)fly,
oh, but no more (Em)run nin’.
oh, but no more (Em)run nin’.
oh, but no more (Em)run nin’, no.
Runnin' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Runnin'" by Pharrell Williams: 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 E, 110 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 “Runnin'”
- What key is "Runnin'" by Pharrell Williams played in?
- Runnin' is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Runnin'"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Runnin'" 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 "Runnin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Runnin'"?
- "Runnin'" was originally performed by Pharrell Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Pharrell Williams can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY", "Happy", "Freedom". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Runnin'" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Runnin'" by Pharrell Williams. 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 "Runnin'" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Runnin'" 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.