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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Road Runner" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Road Runner"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Road Runner". Key of F, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


