What key is "She Works Hard For The Money" in?

"She Works Hard For The Money" by Donna Summer is in the key of A with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "She Works Hard For The Money" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "She Works Hard For The Money" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "She Works Hard For The Money"?

This arrangement of "She Works Hard For The Money" uses 10 chords: Am, D7, Dm7, E, E7, Em7, F, Fmaj7, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "She Works Hard For The Money" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Donna Summer can I play here?

Try "BAD GIRLS", "MacARTHUR PARK", "HOT STUFF". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

She works hard (G)for (Am)the mon ey.

So hard (F)for (G)it, hon ey.

She works hard for the mon ey, so you (Em7)bet ter treat her right.

She works hard (G)for (Am)the mon ey.

So hard (F)for (G)it, hon ey.

She works hard for the mon ey so you (Em7)bet ter treat her right.

O net ta (G)there in the (Am)cor ner (G)stands and she won ders (G)where she (Fmaj7)is.

And it’s strange to (D7)her some (E7sus)peo ple seem (E7)to have ev ’ry (Am)thing.

It’s a Nine a.

(G)m.

on the (Am)ho ur (G)hand and she’s wait ing (G)for the (Am)bell.

And she’s look ing real (G)pret ty (Am)just wait ing for (E)her cli en (Am)tele.

She works hard (G)for (Am)the mon ey.

So hard (F)for (G)it, hon ey.

She works hard for the mon ey, so you (Em7)bet ter treat her right.

She works hard (G)for (Am)the mon ey.

So hard (F)for (G)it, hon ey.

She works hard for the mon ey so you (Em7)bet ter treat her right.

O Twen ty (G)eight years have (Am)come and (G)gone and she’s seen a (G)lot of (Fmaj7)tears.

Of the ones who (D7)came they (E7sus)real ly seem (E7)to need ev her (Am)there.

It’s a sac ri (G)fice work ing (Am)day to (G)day for lit tle ey (G)just for (Am)pay.

But it’s worth ing real (G)pret ty (Am)just wait ing for (E)her cli en (Am)tele.

She works hard it (G)all just (Am)to hear them (E)say that they (Am)care.

She works hard (G)for (Am)the mon ey.

So hard (F)for (G)it, hon ey.

She works hard for the mon ey so you (Em7)bet ter treat her right.

She al read y (G7)knows she’s seen her bad times.

She al read y (G7)knows these are the (Am)good times.

She’ll nev er sell out.

She nev er will, not for a dol lar bill.

She works hard (Em7)bet ter treat her right.

She Works Hard For The Money by Donna Summer

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “She Works Hard For The Money”

What key is "She Works Hard For The Money" in?: "She Works Hard For The Money" by Donna Summer is in the key of A with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "She Works Hard For The Money" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "She Works Hard For The Money" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "She Works Hard For The Money"?: This arrangement of "She Works Hard For The Money" uses 10 chords: Am, D7, Dm7, E, E7, Em7, F, Fmaj7, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "She Works Hard For The Money" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Donna Summer can I play here?: Try "BAD GIRLS", "MacARTHUR PARK", "HOT STUFF". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.