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(Dm)Give me a job, give me se (Gm)cur and i ty,
give me a chance to sur vive.
I’m just a poor got soul pow in the un em (Gm)ploy got ment line.
My God, I’m hard ly a (A)live!
My (Dm)moth er and fa ther me my (Gm)wife and my friends,
you’ve seen them laugh in my face.
I’m just But I’ve got the pow in er un and (Gm)I’ve got the will, I’m not a char i ty (A)case.
My
I’ll take those (Dm)long (Gm)nights, im (C)pos si ble (Dm)odds,
(Bb)keep ing my (C)eye on the key (Dm)hole.
If it takes all (Gm)that, to be (C)just what I (Dm)am, well I’m gon na be a blue col lar man.
(Dm)Make me an of fer that (Gm)I can’t re fuse.
Make me re spect a ble, (Dm)man.
This is my last time in the un em (Gm)ploy ment line,
so like it or (A)not, I’ll take those (Dm)long (Gm)nights, im (C)pos si ble (Dm)odds,
(Bb)keep ing my (C)back to the wall.
If it takes all (Gm)night, to be (C)just who I (Dm)am, well I’d rath er be a blue col lar man.
(Dm)Par a dise,
Keep ing my mind on a (C)bet ter life,
(C)where (Bb)hap pi ness is on ly a heart
(Dm)beat a way.
(Dm)Par a dise,
can it be all I a (C)heard it was?
(C)I (Bb)close my eyes and on ly a heart
(Dm)beat a way.
may be I’m al read y (Asus)there.
I’ll take those (Dm)long (Gm)nights, im (C)pos si ble (Dm)odds,
(Bb)keep ing my (C)back to the wall.
If it takes all (Gm)night, to be (C)just what I (Dm)am, well I’m gon na be a blue col lar (Bb)man.
Do do (C)do do (Bb)do do (C)do do.
Do do (C)do do (Bb)do do (C)do do.
I’ll (C)take those (Dm)long (Gm)nights, im (C)pos si ble (Dm)odds,
(Bb)keep ing my (C)eye on the key (Dm)hole.
If it takes all (Gm)night, to be (C)just who I (Dm)am, well, I’d rath er be a blue col lar, got ta be a blue col lar, gon na be a blue col lar (Dm)man.
Blue Collar Man — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Blue Collar Man" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Blue Collar Man”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Blue Collar Man" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Blue Collar Man" is in Bb.
- What key is "Blue Collar Man" by Styx played in?
- Blue Collar Man is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blue Collar Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Blue Collar Man" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Blue Collar Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Blue Collar Man"?
- "Blue Collar Man" was originally performed by Styx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Blue Collar Man"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bb, C, Dm, Dpow, F, +4 more.
- What other songs by Styx can I play here?
- Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BABE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Blue Collar Man" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Blue Collar Man" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Blue Collar Man"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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