Working Man

by Celtic Thunder

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Lyrics

It’s a (G)work ing man I am,

and I’ve (C)been down un der ground.

And I swear to God, if I ev er see the (D)sun.

Oh, for (G)an y length of time

I can (C)hold it in my mind;

And I swear to God, if I ev er see the (D)sun.

Oh, for nev er a gain will (D)go down un der (G)ground.

At the (G)age of six teen years,

oh, he (C)quar rels with his peers,

who vowed they’d nev er see an oth er (D)one

in the (G)dark re cess of the mine,

where you (C)age be fore your time

and the coal dust lies (D)heav y on your (G)lungs.

It’s a (G)work ing man I am,

and I’ve (C)been down un der ground.

And I swear to God, if I ev er see the (D)sun.

Oh, for (G)an y length of time

I can (C)hold it in my mind,

and nev er a gain will (D)go down un der (G)ground.

(G)age of six ty four,

he will (C)greet you at the door,

and he will gent ly lead you by the (D)arm.

Through the (G)dark re cess of the mine,

he will (C)take you back in time

and he’ll tell you of the (D)hard ships that were (G)had.

(Eb7sus)It’s a (Ab)work ing man I am,

and I’ve (Db)been down un der ground.

And I swear to God, if I ev er see the (Eb)sun.

Oh, for (Ab)an y length of time

I can (Db)hold it in my mind,

and nev er a gain will (Eb7)go down un der (Ab)ground.

Lord, I nev er a gain will (Eb7sus)go down un der (Ab)ground.

Working Man by Celtic Thunder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Working Man by Celtic Thunder 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 G at 108 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Working Man" 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 "Working Man"?
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.