Runnin' Down A Dream

by Tom Petty
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Lyrics

It was a beau ti ful day,

like the an sun y beat thing is down.

si ble,

I had the (D)ra di o on;

and I was driv in’.

The trees flew by.

Me and Del was were sing road.

pa in’

lit tle (D)“Run a way.”

what I was fly (E)mine.

in’.

Yeah, (D)run nin’ (G)down a dream

that nev er would (G)come to me.

Work in’ on a (G)mys ter y;

go in’ wher (G)ev er it leads.

Run nin’ (G)down a dream.

I felt ti so good,

the the an sky y grew thing is pos si ble,

I put hit (D)cruise di con trol

to rubbed my eyes.

in’.

The last three days

the rain down was un stop road.

pa ble.

It was (D)al ways cold,

what no sun shine.

(E)mine.

in’.

Yeah, (D)run nin’ (G)down a dream

that nev er would (G)come to me.

Work in’ on a (G)mys ter y;

go in’ wher (G)ev er it leads.

Run nin’ (G)down a dream.

I

(D)Run nin’ (G)down a dream

that nev er would (G)come to me.

Work in’ on a (G)mys ter y;

go in’ wher (G)ev er it leads.

Run nin’ (G)down a dream.

(D)Run nin’ (G)down a dream

that nev er would (G)come to me.

Work in’ on a (G)mys ter y;

go in’ wher (G)ev er it leads.

Run nin’ (G)down a dream.

Runnin' Down A Dream — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Runnin' Down A Dream" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 140 BPM.

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About “Runnin' Down A Dream”

What key is "Runnin' Down A Dream" by Tom Petty played in?
Runnin' Down A Dream 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' Down A Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Runnin' Down A Dream" 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 "Runnin' Down A Dream"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Runnin' Down A Dream"?
"Runnin' Down A Dream" was originally performed by Tom Petty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Runnin' Down A Dream"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, D, E, Epow, G.
What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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