Rudy

by Supertramp

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Lyrics

Ru dy’s on a (Dm7)train to no where,

half way down the line.

ed u ca ted.

Af ter He all don’t the (Dm7)wan na get there, (Fm7)but he needs time.

Ru He ain’t so (Dm7)phis ti ca ted

half or well the line.

ed u ca ted.

Af ter He all don’t the (Dm7)hours he’s wast ed, (Fm7)still he needs time.

He needs (Am)time,

he needs a time for liv ing.

He needs (Dm)time

for some (Am)one just to see

him.

He ain’t had no (C)lov ing

for no rea son or rhyme,

and the whole world’s a (C)bove him.

Well, it’s not as though he’s (Dm)fat,

no, there’s more to it than (Ebmaj7)that.

See, he tried to play it (Dm)cool,

would n’t be no bod y’s (Ebmaj7)fool.

Ru dy thought

that all good things

come to those

that (Bb)wait.

But re cent ly

he could (Gm)see

that it may (F)come,

but too late,

too late, too late.

All (Bbm7)through your life,

with out all

through the years,

no bod y (Ab)loved,

no but I just bod y (Bbm7)cared.

So dim the light,

are you dark are your fears.

Try as I (Ab)might,

I can’t hold back the (Bbm7)tears.

How (Bbm7)can you live

with out love,

it’s not fair.

Some one said, (Ab)“give,”

no but I just did n’t (Bbm7)dare.

What good ad vice

are you wait ing to hear?

Hear ing’s all (Ab)right

I for them that’s all (Bbm7)there.

How

Hear ing’s all (Ab)right,

you’d bet ter,

you’d bet ter (Eb)gain con trol now,

you’d bet ter (Eb)show them all now.

You’d bet ter (Eb)make or break now,

you’d bet ter (Eb)give and take now.

You’ll have to (E)push and shove now,

you’ll have to (E)find some love now.

You’d bet ter (E)gain con trol now.

Now he’s just come (Dm7)out the mov ie,

numb of all the (C)pain.

Sad, but in a (Am7)while he’ll soon be

back on his train.

Rudy by Supertramp — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rudy by Supertramp 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 C at 90 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 "Rudy" 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 "Rudy"?
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.
How many chords does "Rudy" use?
Just 33 chords: A, Ab, Abdim7, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Am9, B, +25 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Supertramp songs work for kids?
Try "GOODBYE STRANGER", "DREAMER", "MY KIND OF LADY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.