Other arrangements of Runnin' Down A Dream
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Runnin' Down A Dream" by Tom Petty in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Runnin' Down A Dream”
- Can I learn "Runnin' Down A Dream" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Runnin' Down A Dream" with hands-separate practice in E at 140 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Runnin' Down A Dream"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Runnin' Down A Dream" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Runnin' Down A Dream"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Runnin' Down A Dream" is in the key of E at 140 BPM.