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 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.
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.
- What chords are used in "Working Class Hero"?
- This arrangement of "Working Class Hero" uses 3 chords: Am, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Working Class Hero" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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