Lyrics
(Bb)Work in’ in a coal mine, go in’ down, down, down.
Work in’ in a coal mine.
Whoo!
A bout to slip down.
Work in’ in a coal mine, go in’ down, down, down.
Work in’ in a coal mine.
Whoo!
A bout to slip down.
Five o’ clock in the morn in’,
I’m (F)al read y up and gone.
(Bb)ton.
But when (F)Sat ur day Lord, rolls I’m so a round, ti red,
I’m How long can this go on?
I’ve been (Bb)work in’ in a coal mine, go in’ down, down, down.
Work in’ in a coal mine.
Whoo!
A bout to slip down.
Work in’ in a coal mine, go in’ down, down, down.
Work in’ in a coal mine.
Whoo!
A bout to slip down.
’Cause I make ear ly morn in’,
I’m (F)al haul in’ coal by the (Bb)ton.
But when (F)Sat ur day Lord, rolls I’m so a round, ti red,
I’m How long can this go on?
I’ve been (F)too tired for hav in’ fun.
I’m just Work in’ in a coal mine.
Whoo!
A bout to slip down.
I’m just (Bb)work in’ in a coal mine, go in’ down, down, down.
Work in’ in a coal mine.
Whoo!
A bout to slip down.
(Bb)Work in’ in a coal mine, go in’ down, down, down.
Work in’ in a coal mine.
Whoo!
A bout to slip down.
Working In The Coal Mine by Devo
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Working In The Coal Mine”
- What key is "Working In The Coal Mine" in?
- "Working In The Coal Mine" by Devo is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Working In The Coal Mine" 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 In The Coal Mine" 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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