Learn "WORK TO DO" by The Isley Brothers on Piano

Master "WORK TO DO" by The Isley Brothers with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

I’m (D7sus)tak ing care of (D7)busi ness, wom an, can’t you see? I’ve got ta make it for (D7)you and I’ve got ta make it for (C7)me. Oh, (D7sus)some times it seems, girl, I’m ne glect ing you. Whoa, I’d love to spend more (D7)time; I’ve got so man y things to (C7)do. Whoa, (Bbmaj7)I, (Gm7)I, I got work to do. (D7)I got work, ba by. I got a job, ba by. I got work to do. Said I got work to do. Whoa, I’m out here try ing to (D7)make it, wom an, can’t you see? Whoa, it takes a (D7sus)lot of mon ey to (D7)make it; let’s talk (C7sus)truth ful ly. Keep your love lights burn ing and a lit tle (C7sus)food hot in my (C7)plate. You might as well get (D7)used to me com ing home a lit (C7)tle late. Whoa. (Bbmaj7)I, (Gm7)I, I got work to do. (D7)I got a job, ba by. I got work to do. I got work to do. I got work to do. I’m (D7sus)tak ing care of (D7)busi ness, wom an, can’t you see? I got ta make it for you, got ta make it for me. Don’t wan na make you feel I’m ne glect ing you. Love to spend more time, (D7)whoa, but I’ve got so man y things to (C7)do. Whoa. (Bbmaj7)I, (Gm7)I, I got work to do. (D7)I got work, ba by. I got a job, ba by. I got work to do. Ev ’ry bod y’s got work to do.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
Bb
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Work To Do" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.