What key is "Work To Do" in?

"Work To Do" by The Isley Brothers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Work To Do" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Work To Do" 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 "Work To Do"?

This arrangement of "Work To Do" uses 5 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C7, D7, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "Work To Do" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by The Isley Brothers can I play here?

Try "DON'T SAY GOODNIGHT", "SHOUT", "IT'S YOUR THING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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’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.

Work To Do by The Isley Brothers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Work To Do”

What key is "Work To Do" in?: "Work To Do" by The Isley Brothers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Work To Do" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Work To Do" 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 "Work To Do"?: This arrangement of "Work To Do" uses 5 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C7, D7, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Work To Do" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Isley Brothers can I play here?: Try "DON'T SAY GOODNIGHT", "SHOUT", "IT'S YOUR THING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.