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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Work To Do" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
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About “Work To Do”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Work To Do" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Work To Do" is in Bb.
- What key is "Work To Do" by The Isley Brothers played in?
- Work To Do is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Does "Work To Do" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Work To Do" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Work To Do"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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