You Better Run

by Pat Benatar
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"You Better Run" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “You Better Run

Why does "You Better Run" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "You Better Run".
What key is "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar played in?
You Better Run is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Better Run"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Better Run" 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 "You Better Run"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Better Run"?
"You Better Run" was originally performed by Pat Benatar. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Better Run"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, C, C#m, D, E, F#, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Pat Benatar can I play here?
Try "PROMISES IN THE DARK", "WE BELONG", "HELL IS FOR CHILDREN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "You Better Run"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "You Better Run".
Can I see all the notes in "You Better Run"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM.

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