Lyrics
As soon as you’re born, and they (G)make you feel small
by (G)giv ing you you’re no time in stead of it all.
fool.
Till the pain is so big you feel (G)noth ing at all.
rules.
A work ing class he ro is some thing to be.
A work ing class (G)he ro is some thing to be.
They they’ve hurt you at home you they (G)hit you at school.
They (G)hate you if you’re clev er and they de spise a fool.
Till you’re so fuck ing cra zy you (G)can’t fol low their rules.
A work ing class he ro is some thing to be.
A work ing class (G)he ro is some thing to be.
When you work ing class (G)he ro is (D)some thing to be.
There’s
If you want to be a he ro, well, (G)just fol low me.
If you want to be a he ro, well, (G)just fol low me.
Working Class Hero — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Working Class Hero" by John Lennon in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 83 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Working Class Hero”
- What key is "Working Class Hero" by John Lennon played in?
- Working Class Hero is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Working Class Hero"?
- The arrangement plays at 83 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Working Class Hero" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Working Class Hero"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Working Class Hero"?
- "Working Class Hero" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.