Working My Way Back To You

by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

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Lyrics

Ooh,

ooh, ooh.

Ooh,

ooh, ooh.

I’ll be (F)work ing my way back to (G)you, babe,

with a (C)burn (F)ing (C)love (Em)in (Am)side.

Yeah, I’m (F)work ing my way back to (G)you, babe,

and a (C)hap (F)pi (C)ness (Em)that (Am)died.

I (D7)let it get a (F)way, (Do, do, do, do, do.) been pay in’ ev ’ry day.

(F)(Do, (G)do, (F)do, (F#)do, (G)do.)

When you were so in (D)love with me,

I played a round like (D)I was free.

Thought I could have my cake and (D)eat re it too, ty,

but then I cried o ver (D)los in’ you.

See, I’m (Cmaj7)down and out, but (Cm)I ain’t a bout to go (G)liv ing my life with out (Edim)you.

Hey, but (G)ev ’ry (C)day and I (G)made you (C)cry, I’ll (C)pay, and, girl, a ’til the day I could die, I’ll be (F)work ing my way back to (G)you, babe,

with a (C)burn (F)ing (C)love (Em)in (Am)side.

Working My Way Back To You by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Working My Way Back To You” by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 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 C at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Working My Way Back To You" 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 My Way Back To You"?
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.