Bang The Drum All Day

by Todd Rundgren
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Bang The Drum All Day" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Bang The Drum All Day

Where are the chord symbols for "Bang The Drum All Day" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bang The Drum All Day" is in D.
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.
Does "Bang The Drum All Day" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bang The Drum All Day" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Bang The Drum All Day"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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