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I don’t (C)want to (G)work.
I (C)want (D)to bang on the drum (C)all (G)day.
I don’t (C)want to (G)play.
I just (C)want (D)to bang on the drum (C)all (G)day.
When Ev er since I was a ti ny boy, fool; I don’t the want no can dy, I I don’t need no toy.
I took a pound ing and an old cof fee can; but I (E)bang on that thing till I got (G)blis ters on my hand (C)be cause… I don’t (C)want to (G)work.
I (C)want (D)to bang on the drum (C)all (G)day.
I don’t (C)want to (G)play.
I just (C)want (D)to bang on the drum (C)all (G)day.
When I get old I er, they think I’m a fool; I don’t the teach er told me I should stay af ter school.
She caught me pound ing on the desk with my hand, but my (E)licks was so hot I made the (G)blis ters on my hand (C)be cause… (G)teach er wan na dance.
(C)And that’s (D)why…
I don’t (C)want to (G)work.
I (C)want (D)to bang on the drum (C)all (G)day.
I don’t (C)want to (G)play.
I just (C)want (D)to bang on the drum (C)all (G)day.
Ev ’ry day when I get home from work, I (Bm)feel so frus trat ed; the boss is a jerk.
And I get my sticks and go out to the shed and I (E)pound that drum like it (G)was the boss ’s head (C)be cause… I don’t (C)want to (G)work.
I (C)want (D)to bang on the drum (C)all (G)day...
Bang The Drum All Day — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Bang The Drum All Day" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 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”
- Can I play "Bang The Drum All Day" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bang The Drum All Day" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Bang The Drum All Day" by Todd Rundgren played in?
- Bang The Drum All Day is arranged in the key of D 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 120 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 chords are used in "Bang The Drum All Day"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, E, G.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Bang The Drum All Day"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bang The Drum All Day" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Bang The Drum All Day"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bang The Drum All Day" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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