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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Working Class Hero" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 99 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 “Working Class Hero”
- Why does "Working Class Hero" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Working Class Hero" 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 "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 chords are used in "Working Class Hero"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Am, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Working Class Hero"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Working Class Hero".
- Can I see all the notes in "Working Class Hero"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 99 BPM.