Road Runner

by Junior Walker & the All Stars

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Lyrics

Mon ey, who needs it,

(C)let me (F)live my life free and (Bb)eas y,

(C)put my (F)tooth brush in my (Bb)hand,

and (F)let me be a trav el in’ man;

(Bb)’cause I’m a road run ner, ba by.

(Bb)I’m a (F)road run ner, ba by,

can’t (Bb)stay in one (F)place too long,

got to I’m a (F)road run ner, ba by,

you (Bb7)might look at me and I’ll (F)be gone.

You can (F)love me if you (Bb)wan na, but you (F)I me do de own clare,

when when (F)I

get my (F7)rest less,

I (F)got to move some where.

Says I’m a (F)road run ner, ba by,

(Bb)an y where’s my (F)home, in’ on,

and I love the life I (F7)live,

(Bb)and I’m gon na (F)live the life I (F7)love,

(Bb)road run ner, (C)ba by.

(Bb)Don’t a (F)want no ner, wom an

to (Bb)tie in me (F)down, too long,

got to be a (F)free, run ner, ba by,

to (Bb7)roam look at a and I’ll (F)round.

gone.

All my (F)life I’ve been like (Bb)this, na,

if you (F)love me it’s your own risk,

when the (F)dust hit my (F7)shoe, less,

I (F)got the urge to move.

Says I’m a (F)road run ner, ba by,

(Bb)got to keep on (F)keep in’ on,

and I live the life I (F7)love, (Bb)and I’m gon na (F)love the life I (F7)live (Bb)road run ner, (C)ba by.

Road Runner by Junior Walker & the All Stars — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Road Runner” by Junior Walker & the All Stars in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Road Runner" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Road Runner"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.