We Can Work It Out

by The Beatles
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Try to see it (Dsus)my (D)way, do I have to (Dsus)keep on talk ing (C)till I can’t go (D)on?

While you see it (Dsus)your (D)way, run the risk of (Dsus)know ing that our (C)love may soon be (D)gone.

(G)We can work it (D)out, (G)we can work it (Asus)out.

Think of what you’re (Dsus)say (D)ing, you can get it (Dsus)wrong and still you (C)think that it’s al (D)right.

Think of what I’m (Dsus)say (D)ing, we can work it (Dsus)out and get it (C)straight, or say good (D)night.

(G)We can work it (D)out, (G)we can work it (Asus)out.

(Bm)Life is ver y short, and (Bm)there’s no time

for (F#)fuss ing and (Bm)fight ing, my (Bm)friend.

(Bm)I have al ways thought that (Bm)it’s a crime,

so (F#)I will (Bm)ask you (Bm)once a (Bm)gain.

Try to see it (Dsus)my (D)way, on ly time will (Dsus)tell if I am (C)right or I am (D)wrong.

While you see it (Dsus)your (D)way, there’s a chance that (Dsus)we might fall a (C)part be fore too (D)long.

(G)We can work it (D)out, (G)we can work it (Asus)out.

(Bm)Life is ver y short, and (Bm)there’s no time

for (F#)fuss ing and (Bm)fight ing, my (Bm)friend.

(Bm)I have al ways thought that (Bm)it’s a crime,

so (F#)I will (Bm)ask you (Bm)once a (Bm)gain.

Try to see it (Dsus)my (D)way, on ly time will (Dsus)tell if I am (C)right or I am (D)wrong.

While you see it (Dsus)your (D)way, there’s a chance that (Dsus)we might fall a (C)part be fore too (D)long.

(G)We can work it (D)out, (G)we can work it (Asus)out.

We Can Work It Out — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "We Can Work It Out" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 102 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “We Can Work It Out”

Can I play "We Can Work It Out" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "We Can Work It Out" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles played in?
We Can Work It Out is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Can Work It Out"?
The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Can Work It Out" 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 "We Can Work It Out"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "We Can Work It Out"?
"We Can Work It Out" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "We Can Work It Out"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dsus4, F#, F#sus4, +2 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "We Can Work It Out"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "We Can Work It Out" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "We Can Work It Out"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "We Can Work It Out" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.