Other arrangements of Running With The Night
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The heart of the cit y street was beat ing.
Light from the ne ons turned the dark to day.
We were too hot to think of sleep ing.
We had to get out be fore the (G)mag ic got a way.
We were (Am)run ning with (G)the night,
(Am)play ing in (G)the shad ows,
just you and I
till the morn ing (F)light.
(G)(We were (F)run ning,) (G)Oh.
(F)(run ning (G)with the (Am)night.) You were look ing so good, girl, heads were turn ing.
You and me on the town, ooh, we let it all hang out.
The fire was in us, we were burn ing;
we were gon na go all the way and we (G)nev er had a doubt.
We were (Am)run night.)
(Bb)We were so (F)in love, (C)you (G)and me,
on the boul (F)e vard (C)wild and (G)free.
Giv ing all (F)we got, we (C)laid (G)it down,
tak ing ev (F)’ry shot we (C)took the (G)town.
We were (Am)run ning with the (G)night,
(Am)play ing in (G)the shad ows,
just you and (G)I,
girl, it was so
right,
(G)so
(F)right,
(F)oh.
Ooh,
ooh,
ah,
ah,
ah,
just you and I.
We were (Am)run ning with the (G)night,
(Am)play ing in (G)the shad ows,
just you and I,
girl, it was so (F)right.
Girl, it was so (Am)right.
Running With The Night — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Running With The Night" by Lionel Richie: 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 A, 122 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 “Running With The Night”
- What key is "Running With The Night" by Lionel Richie played in?
- Running With The Night is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Running With The Night"?
- The arrangement plays at 122 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Running With The Night" 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 "Running With The Night"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Running With The Night"?
- "Running With The Night" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Running With The Night"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, F, G, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
- Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Running With The Night" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Running With The Night" by Lionel Richie. 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 "Running With The Night" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Running With The Night" 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.