Take It On The Run

by REO Speedwagon
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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 know up the 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:

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 know up the 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

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.

Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Take It On The Run

What key is "Take It On The Run" in?
"Take It On The Run" by REO Speedwagon is in the key of G with a tempo of 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Take It On The Run" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Take It On The Run" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Take It On The Run"?
This arrangement of "Take It On The Run" uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, Dsus4, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Take It On The Run" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by REO Speedwagon can I play here?
Try "CAN'T FIGHT THIS FEELING", "KEEP ON LOVING YOU", "TIME FOR ME TO FLY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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