Learn "TAKE IT ON THE RUN" by REO Speedwagon on Piano

Master "TAKE IT ON THE RUN" by REO Speedwagon with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 152 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

Heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend who heard it from an oth er you’ve been (C)mess ing a round. They say you’ve got a boy friend, you’re out late ev ’ry week end. They’re talk in’ a bout you, and it’s bring in’ me down. But I think know in’ up the your neigh bor hood, and talk is cheap tin’ when the sto ry is good, and the tales you’re grow in’ tall er on you down the line. But I’m tell feel in’ you, babe, If that I don’t think it’s true, babe. And e ven if it is, keep this in mind: (G)gain. You take it on the run, ba by. If that’s the way you want it, ba by, then I don’t want you a round. I don’t be lieve it, not for a min ute. You’re un der the gun, so you take it on the (D)run. You’re I think know in’ up the your white bor lies. and talk You’re put tin’ on your bed room is eyes. and You say you’re com in’ home, er but you won’t say when. But I can feel it com in’. If you leave to night, keep run nin’. And you need if it nev er look back a (G)gain. You take it on the run, ba by. If that’s the way you want it, ba by, then I don’t want you a round. I don’t be lieve it, not for a min ute. You’re un der the gun, so you take it on the (D)run. Heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend who heard it from an oth er you’ve been (C)mess ing a round.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
152 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Take It On The Run" on Piano

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.