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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When The Sand Runs Out" by Rascal Flatts: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 138 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "When The Sand Runs Out" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When The Sand Runs Out" by Rascal Flatts. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When The Sand Runs Out" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When The Sand Runs Out" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.


