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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar: 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 E, 100 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "You Better Run" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar. 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 "You Better Run" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "You Better Run" 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.