What key is "When The Sand Runs Out" in?

"When The Sand Runs Out" by Rascal Flatts is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "When The Sand Runs Out" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "When The Sand Runs Out" 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 "When The Sand Runs Out"?

This arrangement of "When The Sand Runs Out" uses 12 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "When The Sand Runs Out" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Rascal Flatts can I play here?

Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I spent the morn in’ at an old friend’s grave, prom ise them flow ers and “A maz ing Grace,” he was a (Eb)good man.

He spent his whole in’ life the spin nin’ his wheels,

nev er know in’ how the real thing feels.

I’m He (Eb)nev er took a chance

or took the (Bbsus)time to dance.

And I stood there think in’ as I said good bye,

to day’s the first day lived life of the (Bbsus)rest of my life.

I’m gon na (Fm11)stop look in’ back and (Eb)start mov in’ on and (Eb)learn how to (Absus2)face my fears.

Love with (Fm11)all my heart and (Eb)make my mark.

I (Bbsus)wan na leave some thin’ here.

Go (Cm)out on a ledge with (Gm)out an y net, that’s what (Ab)I’m gon na be a bout.

Yeah, I wan na be (Absus2)run nin’ when the (Bbsus)sand runs out.

’Cause peo ple do in’ it ev old ’ry day, prom ise them selves ers they’re “A gon na change.

he I’ve a (Eb)been there.

But I’m his chang in’ from the in nin’ side out.

That was then in’ how and this is now.

I’m a (Eb)new er took a man.

Yeah, I’m a (Bbsus)brand new man.

And I And they carve my stone, they’ll write these words:

“Here lies a man who lived life of for (Bbsus)all that it’s worth.”

I’m gon na (Fm11)stop look in’ back and (Eb)start mov in’ on and (Eb)learn how to (Absus2)face my fears.

Love with (Fm11)all my heart and (Eb)make my mark.

I (Bbsus)wan na leave some thin’ here.

Go (Cm)out on a ledge with (Gm)out an y net, that’s what (Ab)I’m gon na be a bout.

Yeah, I wan na be (Absus2)run nin’ when the (Bbsus)sand runs out.

(Absus2)run nin’ when the (Bbsus)sand runs out.

And as a (Bb)cold wind blows a cross the grave yard, I (Absus2)think I hear

the (Bb)voice of my old friend whis per (Fm7)in (Eb)my ear.

I’m gon na (Absus2)run nin’ when the (Bbsus)sand runs out.

I wan na be (Absus2)run nin’ when the (Bbsus)sand runs out.

When The Sand Runs Out by Rascal Flatts

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “When The Sand Runs Out”

What key is "When The Sand Runs Out" in?: "When The Sand Runs Out" by Rascal Flatts is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "When The Sand Runs Out" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "When The Sand Runs Out" 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 "When The Sand Runs Out"?: This arrangement of "When The Sand Runs Out" uses 12 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "When The Sand Runs Out" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Rascal Flatts can I play here?: Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.