Bang The Drum All Day

by Todd Rundgren
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Lyrics

(G)I don’t want to work.

I (F)want to (G)bang on the drum all day.

(G)I don’t want to play.

I just (F)want to (G)bang on the drum (F)all day.

When Ev er since I was a ti ny boy, fool; I (Em)don’t the want no can dy, I I don’t need no toy.

And I I took a stick ing and an old cof fee can; but I (A)bang on that thing till I got (C7)blis ters on my hand be cause...

why...

(G)I don’t want to work.

I (F)want to (G)bang on the drum all day.

(G)I don’t want to play.

I just (F)want to (G)bang on the drum (F)all day.

When I get old I er, they think I’m a work, I (Em)feel the teach er told me I should stay af ter school.

And I She caught me pound ing on the desk with my hand, and my (A)licks was so hot I made the (C7)teach er wan na dance.

And that’s why...

(C7)was the boss ’s head be cause...

(G)bang on the drum (F)all day.

Bang The Drum All Day by Todd Rundgren

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Bang The Drum All Day”

What key is "Bang The Drum All Day" in?
"Bang The Drum All Day" by Todd Rundgren is in the key of G with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Bang The Drum All Day" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Bang The Drum All Day" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Bang The Drum All Day" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Todd Rundgren can I play here?
Try "Love Is the Answer", "A Dream Goes On Forever", "Hello, It's Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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