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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Road Runner" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Road Runner" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Road Runner" is in F.
- 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.
- Does "Road Runner" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Road Runner" is in the key of F at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Road Runner"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.