Song

Take the Money and Run

by Steve Miller Band

Take the Money and Run is a 1976 song by Steve Miller Band, 2:50 long, which peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the "Run", Directive song themes.

Top 40 hit (#11) Karaoke version available

Released 1976 Hot 100 peak #11 · 16 weeks Length 2:50 Pop-Rock, Classic Rock

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Performance tips

• Emphasize the storytelling narrative of Billy Joe and Bobbie Sue
• Keep the vocal delivery punchy and synchronized with the handclaps
• Maintain a fun, upbeat tempo

In these themes

• 🏃"Run""Run"
• 👉Directive

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Take the Money and Run" karaoke

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• Jungle Love1977 · 3:11
• Mercury Blues1976
• Rock'n Me1976 · 3:05
• Space Cowboy1969 · 4:52

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