Learn "WORKING IN THE COAL MINE" by Devo on Piano

Master "WORKING IN THE COAL MINE" by Devo with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 144 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 144 BPM.

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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
144 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Devo

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How to Play "Working In The Coal Mine" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.