Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?

Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Running With The Night". Key of A, 122 BPM.

What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?

Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

Running With The Night — Simple Sheet Music

"Running With The Night" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 122 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Lionel Richie

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How to Play "Running With The Night" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.