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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" 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 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”

Can I play "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" 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 Gotta Get Out Of This Place" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
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 Gotta Get Out Of This Place" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
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 Gotta Get Out Of This Place" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.