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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"When The Sand Runs Out" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 138 BPM.
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About “When The Sand Runs Out”
- Why does "When The Sand Runs Out" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "When The Sand Runs Out".
- What key is "When The Sand Runs Out" by Rascal Flatts played in?
- When The Sand Runs Out is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When The Sand Runs Out"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When The Sand Runs Out" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "When The Sand Runs Out"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When The Sand Runs Out"?
- "When The Sand Runs Out" was originally performed by Rascal Flatts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When The Sand Runs Out"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb, +4 more.
- What other songs by Rascal Flatts can I play here?
- Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "When The Sand Runs Out"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "When The Sand Runs Out".
- Can I see all the notes in "When The Sand Runs Out"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 138 BPM.