Is this real sheet music for "Work To Do"?

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 "Work To Do".

Can I see all the notes in "Work To Do"?

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 Bb at 100 BPM.

Work To Do — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Work To Do" 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 Bb, 100 BPM.

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

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Bb
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: The Isley Brothers

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How to Play "Work To Do" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.