In this dirt y old part of the cit y
where the sun re fuse to shine,
peo ple tell me there ain’t no use in tryin’.
My lit tle girl, you’re so young and pret ty.
And one thing I know is true:
you’ll be dead be fore your time is through.
See my dad dy in bed.
He’s dy in’.
You know, his hair is turn ing grey.
He’s been work ing and slav ing his life a way.
We got ta work.
Work.
We got ta work.
Work,
work,
work,
work.
We got ta get out of this place
if it’s the last thing we (G)ev er do.
We got ta get out of this place.
(Dm)Girl, there’s a bet ter life for me and you.
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place by Carole King
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place”
- What key is "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" in?
- "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" by Carole King is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" 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 "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
- This arrangement of "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Eb, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
- Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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