What key is "Tubthumping" in?

"Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba is in the key of D with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Tubthumping" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Tubthumping" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Tubthumping"?

This arrangement of "Tubthumping" uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, Em7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Tubthumping" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

We’ll (G)be ing

when (G)we’re ning.

We’ll (G)be ing.

(CN.C.)I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep (G)me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep (G)me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep me down.

(G)Piss ing the night a (A)way.

He drinks a (D)whis ky drink, he (G)drinks a vod ka drink, he drinks a (D)lag er drink, he (G)drinks a ci der drink.

He sings the (D)songs that re mind him (G)of the good times, he sings the (A)songs that re mind him of the bet ter times.

(D)Oh, (G)Dan ny Boy,

(G)Dan ny Boy,

(G)Dan ny Boy.

(CN.C.)I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep (G)me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep (G)me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep me down.

(G)Piss ing the night a (A)way.

He drinks a (D)whis ky drink, he (G)drinks a vod ka drink, he drinks a (D)lag er drink, he (G)drinks a ci der drink.

He sings the (D)songs that re mind him (G)of the good times, he sings the (A)songs that re mind him of the bet ter times.

(D)Don’t (G)cry for me,

(G)next door.

neigh

(G)Dan ny Boy.

(CN.C.)I get knocked

(CN.C.)I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep (G)me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep (G)me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep (G)me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep (G)me down.

I get knocked (D)down, but (G)I get up a gain.

You’re nev er gon na keep me down.

I get knocked (D)down.

Tubthumping by Chumbawamba

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Tubthumping”

What key is "Tubthumping" in?: "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba is in the key of D with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Tubthumping" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Tubthumping" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Tubthumping"?: This arrangement of "Tubthumping" uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Tubthumping" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.