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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Working Class Hero" by John Lennon: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Working Class Hero" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Working Class Hero" by John Lennon. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Working Class Hero" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Working Class Hero" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.