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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place". Key of C, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.