She Works Hard For The Money

by Donna Summer
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "She Works Hard For The Money" by Donna Summer: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 140 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “She Works Hard For The Money”

What key is "She Works Hard For The Money" by Donna Summer played in?
She Works Hard For The Money is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "She Works Hard For The Money"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "She Works Hard For The Money" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "She Works Hard For The Money"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "She Works Hard For The Money"?
"She Works Hard For The Money" was originally performed by Donna Summer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "She Works Hard For The Money"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, D7, Dm7, E, E7, Em7, F, Fmaj7, +2 more.
What other songs by Donna Summer can I play here?
Try "BAD GIRLS", "MacARTHUR PARK", "HOT STUFF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "She Works Hard For The Money" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "She Works Hard For The Money" by Donna Summer. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "She Works Hard For The Money" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "She Works Hard For The Money" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.