You Better Run

by Pat Benatar
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Lyrics

(E)What cha (D)try’n’ to (E)do to (G)my heart?

(E)What cha (D)try’n’ to (E)do to (G)my heart?

You (G)go a round I tell in’ lies and (E)now you wan na (E)com pro mise.

(E)What cha (D)try’n’ to (E)do to (G)my heart?

You bet ter (F#m)run,

you bet ter (A)hide,

you bet ter (F#m)leave

from my (B)sight.

(E)What cha (D)try’n’ to (E)do to (G)my soul?

(E)What cha (D)try’n’ to (E)do to (G)my soul?

Well, (G)ev ’ry thing I have is yours and (E)now I’m clos in’ (E)all the doors.

(E)What cha (D)try’n’ to (E)do to (G)my soul?

You bet ter (F#m)run,

you bet ter (A)hide,

you bet ter (F#m)leave

from my (B)sight.

(B)sight.

I (C#m)love you, oh, I (E)love you so, (C#m)can’t you see it, (E)don’t you know?

(C#m)I can’t stand your (E)al i bis, your tell in’ (F#)lies, you (A)drive me (B)wild.

I said what are you try’n’ to do to my head?

Said, what cha try’n’ to do to my head?

Well, now I’m gon na draw the line, ’cause you ain’t gon na take my mind.

What are you try’n’ to do to my head?

You bet ter (F#m)run,

you bet ter (A)hide,

you bet ter (F#m)leave

from my (B)sight.

You bet ter (F#m)run,

you bet ter (A)hide,

you bet ter (F#m)leave

from my (B)sight.

You Better Run by Pat Benatar

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “You Better Run”

What key is "You Better Run" in?
"You Better Run" by Pat Benatar is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "You Better Run" 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 "You Better Run" 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 "You Better Run"?
This arrangement of "You Better Run" uses 9 chords: A, B, C, C#m, D, E, F#, F#m, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "You Better Run" 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 Pat Benatar can I play here?
Try "PROMISES IN THE DARK", "WE BELONG", "HELL IS FOR CHILDREN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.