Work This Out

by High School Musical 2

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(A5)How did we get from the top of the world to the bot tom of the heap?

(Bb5)I (A5)don’t re call you men tion in’ the boss is such a creep.

(G5)We (A5)still have the in gre di ents to make this sum mer sweet.

Well, I got rags in stead of rich es, and all these dirt y dish es.

Just wish I had

three wish es.

We’ve got to (Am)work, work, to (C)work this out.

We’ll (G)make things right; the sun will shine.

If we (Am)work, work, there’ll (C)be no doubt.

We can (G5)still save the sum mer

(CN.C.)if we (Gsus)work this (A5)out.

I’d rath er face a sev en foot er (F)straight up in the post.

That sure beats hang in’ here and (F)burn in’ some one’s toast.

I need ed Ben ja mins, but (F)this ain’t worth the stress.

May be there’s a bet ter way to (F)fix this greas y mess.

We’re a cham pi on team, a (Gsus2)well oiled ma chine, and we’ve (Dsus2)faced tough er prob lems than this.

I (F)know it’s a grind, but I’m (Gsus2)sure we can find a (D5)way to have fun while we (E)get this job done.

We’ve got to (Am)work, work, to (C)work this out.

We’ll (G)make things right; the sun will shine.

Got to (Am)work, work, there’ll (C)be no doubt.

If we (G)all come to geth er,

(CN.C.)we can (Gsus)work this (A5)out.

(Am)Tell me what you want.

Tell me what you need.

A lit tle bit of sug ar, a lit tle bit of but ter.

It’s the per fect re ci pe.

(Pay day!) It ’ll taste so sweet.

(Pay day!) Good e nough to eat.

Gon na make some mo tion pic tures.

Hit the mall with all my sis ters.

Get tick ets to the Knicks and Six ers.

Kick it with the mu sic mix ers.

Buy a ride that suits my style.

Lounge a round the pool a while.

Make a date with my fav ’rite girl.

We’ve got it made.

Whoa, we’ve got to (Am)work, work, to (C)work this out.

We’ll (G)make things right; the sun will shine.

If we (Am)work, work, there’ll (C)be no doubt.

We can (G)still save the sum mer

if we (Gsus)work this (Am)out.

Work this, got ta work this.

We can work this out.

Work This Out by High School Musical 2 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Work This Out” by High School Musical 2 in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 240 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Work This Out" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Work This Out"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.