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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "When The Sand Runs Out" by Rascal Flatts in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "When The Sand Runs Out"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "When The Sand Runs Out" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Ab, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 138 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.