Road Runner (from "Merrie Melodies & Looney Tunes"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
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Road Runner (from "Merrie Melodies & Looney Tunes"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

Merrie Melodies and Themes from Warner Brothers Cartoons

Item: 00-XS-0000178
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Description
The Looney Tunes Songbook features music used by Carl Stalling in the scores for Warner Brothers' beloved cartoons from the 1930s through the early '60s. Included are the familiar theme songs, tunes associated with various characters, Warner Brothers pop songs used as background music, and the wacky melodies of Raymond Scott. Titles: Merrily We Roll Along * The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down * Road Runner * This Is It! * What's Up, Doc? * Dinner Music for a Pack of Hungry Cannibals * In an 18th Century Drawing Room * Powerhouse * Reckless Night on Board an Ocean Liner * The Toy Trumpet * Ain't She Sweet * A Cup of Coffee, a Sandwich, and You * The Gold Digger's Song (We're in the Money) * Hooray for Hollywood * I Love to Sing-a * I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles * The Lady in Red * A Rainy Night in Rio * You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby * Hello, Ma Baby * I'm Just Wild About Harry * The Michigan Rag.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 108
SKU: 00-XS-0000178

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Why we love this

Road Runner captures the anarchic energy that made these cartoons timeless, with a melody that practically vibrates with manic chase-scene momentum. The arrangement for piano, voice, and guitar makes it accessible enough for singers and keyboardists of varying levels while preserving the character and humor of Stalling's original scoring.

What to expect

Pure cartoon mayhem set to music. The melody bounces and sprints, full of unexpected twists and comic pauses, evoking the frantic dash-and-crash logic of classic animation. It's silly, energetic, and instantly transportive.

Who it's for

Singers and pianists who want to add a fun, recognizable piece to a variety show, recital, or educational program. Guitar players can use the chord chart to provide harmonic support alongside keyboard or as a solo accompaniment.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo brisk and slightly unhinged; the humor lives in the relentless forward motion and the comic timing between phrases.
  • Pay attention to articulation and staccato markings to capture the jerky, slapstick quality of the cartoon action.
  • Let dynamics shift suddenly and dramatically to mirror the on-screen chaos and character reactions.

How to use it

Pair this with other pieces from the Looney Tunes Songbook for a themed concert segment, or use it as an entertainment piece in a Broadway-style or variety show. It works equally well as a standalone novelty number or as part of a broader program celebrating American popular song and entertainment history.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing rapid articulation patterns
  • Coordinating vocal phrasing with rhythmic precision
  • Interpreting character and comedic intention in music
  • Ensemble coordination between voice, piano, and guitar parts

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