Rudy

by Supertramp
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Lyrics

Ru dy’s on a (Dm7)train to no where,

half way down the line.

u ca ted.

Af ter all the (Dm7)wan na get there, (Fm7)but he needs time.

Ru He ain’t so (Dm7)phis ti ca ted

half or well the line.

u ca ted.

Af ter all the (Dm7)hours he’s wast ed, (Fm7)still he needs time.

He needs (Am)time,

he needs a time for liv ing.

He needs (Dm)time

for some (Am)one just to see

him.

He ain’t had no (C)lov ing

for no rea son or rhyme,

and the whole world’s a (C)bove him.

Well, it’s not as though he’s (Dm)fat,

no, there’s more to it than (Ebmaj7)that.

See, he tried to play it (Dm)cool,

would n’t be no bod y’s (Ebmaj7)fool.

Ru dy thought

that all good things

come to those

that (Bb)wait.

But re cent ly

he could (Gm)see

that it may (F)come,

but too late,

too late, too late.

All (Bbm7)through your life,

with out all

through the years,

no bod y (Ab)loved,

no I just bod y (Bbm7)cared.

So dim the light,

are you dark are your fears.

Try as I (Ab)might,

I can’t hold back the (Bbm7)tears.

How (Bbm7)can you live

with out love,

it’s not fair.

Some one said, (Ab)“give,”

no I just did n’t (Bbm7)dare.

What good ad vice

are you wait ing to hear?

Hear ing’s all (Ab)right

I for them that’s all (Bbm7)there.

How

Hear ing’s all (Ab)right,

you’d bet ter,

you’d bet ter (Eb)gain con trol now,

you’d bet ter (Eb)show them all now.

You’d bet ter (Eb)make or break now,

you’d bet ter (Eb)give and take now.

You’ll have to (E)push and shove now,

you’ll have to (E)find some love now.

You’d bet ter (E)gain con trol now.

Now he’s just come (Dm7)out the mov ie,

numb of all the (C)pain.

Sad, but in a (Am7)while he’ll soon be

back on his train.

Rudy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Rudy" 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 C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Rudy

Can I play "Rudy" 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 "Rudy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Rudy" by Supertramp played in?
Rudy is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rudy"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rudy" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Rudy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rudy"?
"Rudy" was originally performed by Supertramp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rudy"?
This arrangement uses 33 chords: A, Ab, Abdim7, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Am9, B, +25 more.
What other songs by Supertramp can I play here?
Try "GOODBYE STRANGER", "DREAMER", "MY KIND OF LADY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Rudy"?
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. "Rudy" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Rudy"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Rudy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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