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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rudy" by Supertramp: 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 C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Rudy”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rudy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rudy" by Supertramp. 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 "Rudy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Rudy" 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.