We Can Work It Out

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "We Can Work It Out" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "We Can Work It Out" with hands-separate practice in D at 102 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "We Can Work It Out"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "We Can Work It Out" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "We Can Work It Out"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "We Can Work It Out" is in the key of D at 102 BPM.