Rubber Bullets

by 10Cc
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Lyrics

I (D)went to a par ty at the lo cal Coun ty jail.

All the (D)cons where danc ing and the band be gan to wail.

But the (A)guys were in dis creet,

they were (G)fall ing in the street.

at the (D)lo cal dance at the (A)lo cal (A7)Coun ty jail.

Well, the (D)band were play ing and booze be gan to flow.

But (D)sound came o ver on p’lice car ra di o.

Down at (A)Pre cinct For ty nine

hav ing (G)tear gas of a time

Ser geant Ba ker got a call from the gov ’nor of the

Well, the Load up, load up, load up, your rub ber (G)bul lets.

Load up, load up, load up, your rub ber (G)bul lets.

I love to (Em)hear those con victs (A)squel, it’s a (Em)shame these slugs ain’t (A)real, but we (D)can’t have dan cing at the (A)lo cal (A7)Coun ty jail.

Ser geant (D)Ba ker and his men made a bee line for the jail.

And for (D)miles a round you could hear the si rens wail.

There’s a (A)ru mour go ing ’round Death Row that a (G)fuse is gon na blow

at the (D)lo cal hop at the (A)lo cal (A7)Coun ty jail, cha gon na do a bout it,

what cha gon na do?)

Ser geant (D)Ba ker start ed talk ing with a ball point in his hand.

(Ball point in his hand,

He was (Dm)cool, he was clear, he was al ways in com mand.

(Al ways in com mand,

He said (G)“Blood will flow

(A6)here, (G)Pa (G6)dre.

Pa dre, you talk to your (CN.C.)boys.”

“Trust in me.

(D)God (A7)will (D)come (B7)to (Em)set (D)you (C)free.”

Well, we (D)don’t un der stand why he called in the Na tion al Guard.

(Na tion al Guard, the Well, Un cle (D)Sam is the one who be longs in the ex er cise (G)yard.

We (A)all have balls and brains

but (G)some’s got balls and chains.

At the (D)lo cal dance at the (A)lo cal (A7)Coun ty jail.

Load up, load up, load up the rub ber (G)bul lets.

Load up, load up, load up, the rub ber (G)bul lets.

Is it (Em)real ly such a (A)crime for a (Em)guy to spend his (A)time at the (D)lo cal dance at the (A)lo cal (A7)Coun ty jail,

at the lo cal dance at the (A)lo cal (A7)Coun ty jail.

what cha gon na do?)

Rubber Bullets — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Rubber Bullets" by 10Cc: 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 D, 170 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Rubber Bullets”

Can I sing "Rubber Bullets" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Rubber Bullets" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Rubber Bullets" by 10Cc in?
The backing track is in D at 170 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Rubber Bullets" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Rubber Bullets"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Rubber Bullets", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Rubber Bullets" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Rubber Bullets"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Rubber Bullets"?
"Rubber Bullets" was originally performed by 10Cc. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Rubber Bullets" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rubber Bullets" by 10Cc. 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 "Rubber Bullets" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Rubber Bullets" 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.

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