Runaround Sue
Runaround Sue

Dion - Runaround Sue Lyrics

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Aug 30, 1993
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Runaround Sue Music Video

Runaround Sue Lyrics

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
Whoa (bum de hey, de hey, de hey, hey)
Whoa (bum de hey, de hey, de hey, hey)
Whoa (bum de hey, de hey, de hey)
La, la, la, la

Whoa (hey, hey, bum de hey, de hey, de hey, hey)
(Bum de hey, de hey, de hey, hey)
(Bum de hey, de hey, de hey)
(Ah)

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

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

Whoa (hey, hey, bum de hey, de hey, de hey, hey)
Whoa (bum de hey, de hey, de hey, hey)
Whoa (bum de hey, de hey, de hey)
(Ah)

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 and 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 say
Keep away from a Runaround Sue

Yeah, keep away from this girl
I know, know what she'll do
Keep away from Sue
(Ah)

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 and 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 say
Keep away from a Runaround Sue, yeah

Stay away from that girl
Don't you know what she'll do now
Whoa (hey, bum de hey, de hey, de hey, hey)
Whoa (hey, hey)

Writer(s): Dion Di Mucci, Ernie Maresca
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kanjian Music, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally recorded "Runaround Sue"?

    "Runaround Sue" was originally recorded by Dion DiMucci in 1961 after recently splitting with The Belmonts and teaming up with The Del Satins for the recording session.

  2. Who co-wrote "Runaround Sue" with Dion?

    Dion co-wrote "Runaround Sue" with songwriter Ernie Maresca. They developed the tune and lyrics together after Dion started improvising the song at a friend's birthday party.

  3. Is "Runaround Sue" about Dion's wife?

    Despite Dion's wife's name being Susan, Dion has stated that "Runaround Sue" is not about her. It was inspired by a girl he admired from a distance, whose name fit perfectly into the song's lyrics.

  4. Why did Dion instruct the band not to use cymbals and a drum kit for the recording of "Runaround Sue"?

    Dion wanted to keep the informal, primitive vibe of the original party where he created the song. He instructed them to clap their hands and avoid using cymbals and a traditional drum kit to maintain this feel.

  5. What notable covers of "Runaround Sue" have been released?

    Several artists have covered "Runaround Sue" including Leif Garrett, whose version reached #13 in the US. British pop group Racey also reached #13 in the UK with their cover in 1980.

  6. What was the recording process of "Runaround Sue" like?

    The recording process took place at Bell Sound Studios in New York in the summer of 1961. Dion wanted to recreate the informal, party atmosphere where the song was first improvised, using clapping and minimal instrumental backing.

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