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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Take It On The Run" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Take It On The Run"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- 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 "Take It On The Run". Key of G, 152 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.
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