We Gotta Get Out Of This Place

by Carole King
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place”

Why does "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place".
What key is "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" by Carole King played in?
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" 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 Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
"We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Eb, F, G.
What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place".
Can I see all the notes in "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.