Working Class Hero

by John Lennon
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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.

When They 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.

Keep they’ve work ing class (G)he ro is (D)some thing to be.

There’s work ing class (G)he ro is (D)some thing to be.

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 by John Lennon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 99 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Working Class Hero

What key is "Working Class Hero" in?
"Working Class Hero" by John Lennon is in the key of A with a tempo of 99 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Working Class Hero" 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 "Working Class Hero" 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.

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