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It was a beau ti ful day,
like the sun y beat 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 pa in’
lit tle (D)“Run a way.”
what I was fly 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 sky y grew 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 pa ble.
It was (D)al ways cold,
what no sun shine.
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.
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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Runnin' Down A Dream" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 140 BPM.
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About “Runnin' Down A Dream”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Runnin' Down A Dream" 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. "Runnin' Down A Dream" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Runnin' Down A Dream" 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. "Runnin' Down A Dream" is in the key of E at 140 BPM.
- What chords are in "Runnin' Down A Dream"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.