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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bang The Drum All Day" by Todd Rundgren: 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, 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bang The Drum All Day" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bang The Drum All Day" by Todd Rundgren. 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 "Bang The Drum All Day" 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 "Bang The Drum All Day" 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.