Other arrangements of Road Runner
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Road Runner" by Junior Walker & the All Stars: 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 F, 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 “Road Runner”
- What key is "Road Runner" by Junior Walker & the All Stars played in?
- Road Runner is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Road Runner"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Road Runner" 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 "Road Runner"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Road Runner"?
- "Road Runner" was originally performed by Junior Walker & the All Stars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Road Runner"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Adim, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Caug, Eb, F, +2 more.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Road Runner" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Road Runner" by Junior Walker & the All Stars. 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 "Road Runner" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Road Runner" 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.