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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "When The Sand Runs Out" 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 Ab, 138 BPM.
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About “When The Sand Runs Out”
- Can I play "When The Sand Runs Out" 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 "When The Sand Runs Out" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "When The Sand Runs Out"?
- 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. "When The Sand Runs Out" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "When The Sand Runs Out"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When The Sand Runs Out" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.