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.

Lyrics

(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?

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

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.

You Better Run

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Lyrics

You Better Run by Pat Benatar

About “You Better Run”

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