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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Bang The Drum All Day" 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 G, 128 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Bang The Drum All Day”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bang The Drum All Day"?
- 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 "Bang The Drum All Day" by Todd Rundgren played in?
- Bang The Drum All Day is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bang The Drum All Day"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bang The Drum All Day" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bang The Drum All Day"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bang The Drum All Day"?
- "Bang The Drum All Day" was originally performed by Todd Rundgren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "Bang The Drum All Day". Key of G, 128 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.