Runaround Sue
MC6 A Cappella Lyrics


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Here's my story, it's sad but true
It's about a girl that I once knew
She took my love then ran around
With every single guy in town

(Hey, hey) Woah
(Hey, hey) Woah
(Hey, hey) Woah
(Hey, hey) Woah

Yeah, I should have known it from the very start
This girl would leave me with a broken heart
Now listen people what I'm telling you
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue, yeah

I miss her lips and the smile on her face
The touch of her hand and this girl's warm embrace
So if you don't wanna cry like I do
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue

(Hey, hey) Woah
(Hey, hey) Woah
(Hey, hey) Woah

She likes to travel around, yeah
She'll love you and she'll put you down
Now people let me put you wise
Sue goes out with other guys

Here's the moral in the story from the guy who knows
I fell in love and my love still grows
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll tell ya
Keep away from-a Runaround Sue

Yyeah keep away from this girl
I don't know what she'll do
Keep away from Sue!

She likes to travel around, yeah
She'll love you and she'll put you down
Now people let me put you wise
She goes out with other guys

Here's the moral in the story from that guy who knows
I fell in love and my love still grows
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll tell ya
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue

Stay away from that girl
Don't you know what she'll do now
Woah
Woah




Woah
Keep away from that girl

Overall Meaning

"Runaround Sue" is a song about a girl who cannot seem to settle down with one guy. The singer tells the story of how he fell in love with a girl who later took his love and ran around with every single guy in town. It is a sad story, but the singer misses the girl and reminisces about the good times they shared. However, he warns others to stay away from her because she has a tendency to put people down after showing them love.


The song's chorus is repetitive, with the words "Hey, hey, woah" being repeated, but they serve as an emphasis for the warning to stay away from this girl. The song, which was released in 1961, has a catchy tune and a sing-along quality, making it a classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Here's my story, it's sad but true
I am going to tell you a true story, but it's a sad one.


It's about a girl that I once knew
The story is about a girl I used to know.


She took my love then ran around
The girl I knew took my love, and then she went around seeing other guys as well.


With every single guy in town
She went around seeing every guy in our town.


(Hey, hey) Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


(Hey, hey) Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


(Hey, hey) Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


(Hey, hey) Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


Yeah, I should have known it from the very start
I realize now that I should have known from the beginning what kind of girl she was.


This girl would leave me with a broken heart
She left me heartbroken.


Now listen people what I'm telling you
I am warning you to listen to my advice.


A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue, yeah
Stay away from this girl named Runaround Sue.


I miss her lips and the smile on her face
I miss the way she smiled and how her lips felt.


The touch of her hand and this girl's warm embrace
I miss the feeling of her touch and her warm hug.


So if you don't wanna cry like I do
If you don't want to be heartbroken like me,


A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Stay away from this girl named Runaround Sue.


(Hey, hey) Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


(Hey, hey) Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


(Hey, hey) Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


She likes to travel around, yeah
She loves to travel around a lot.


She'll love you and she'll put you down
She will act like she loves you, but eventually she will hurt you.


Now people let me put you wise
Let me give you some wise advice.


Sue goes out with other guys
Sue sees other guys besides you.


Here's the moral in the story from the guy who knows
This is the lesson I learned, and I am sharing it with you.


I fell in love and my love still grows
Even though she broke my heart, I still love her.


Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll tell ya
Everyone who knows her would tell you the same thing.


Keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Stay away from this girl named Runaround Sue.


Yyeah keep away from this girl
Again, I am telling you to stay away from this girl.


I don't know what she'll do
I can't predict what she'll do.


Keep away from Sue!
One last time, stay away from this girl named Sue.


Don't you know what she'll do now
Don't you understand the risks of being with her?


Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


Woah
This is the chorus of the song.


Keep away from that girl
One last time, stay away from this girl.




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@BickyFaye

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Love this.

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@zevfeldman

awesome cover dion and the belmonts sang this hit

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Thank you, Zev!

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@sweetie4915

I am so very glad that you are still singing. Glad to see you aren't squares like this new generation, of which I am apart of. But I have excellent taste, especially in music. That is why I can say with confidence, well done gents! This was great; brilliant stuff!

@mc6acappella

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@scottboa2738

I'm impressed. Great job, guys.

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@goblinmoblin4869

You guys are incredible. I used to be in a capella / glee club and know how difficult it is to sound this nice!

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