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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Take It On The Run" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 152 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Take It On The Run”
- Can I play "Take It On The Run" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Take It On The Run" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Take It On The Run" by REO Speedwagon played in?
- Take It On The Run is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Take It On The Run"?
- The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Take It On The Run" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Take It On The Run"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Take It On The Run"?
- "Take It On The Run" was originally performed by REO Speedwagon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Take It On The Run"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, Dsus4, Em, G.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Take It On The Run"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Take It On The Run" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Take It On The Run"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Take It On The Run" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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