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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.
Work To Do — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Work To Do" by The Isley Brothers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Work To Do”
- What key is "Work To Do" by The Isley Brothers played in?
- Work To Do is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Work To Do"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Work To Do" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Work To Do"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Work To Do"?
- "Work To Do" was originally performed by The Isley Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Work To Do"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C7, D7, Gm7.
- What other songs by The Isley Brothers can I play here?
- Try "DON'T SAY GOODNIGHT", "SHOUT", "IT'S YOUR THING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Work To Do" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Work To Do" by The Isley Brothers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Work To Do" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Work To Do" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.