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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Blue Collar Man" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Blue Collar Man"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Blue Collar Man". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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