Is this real sheet music for "Working In The Coal Mine"?

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 In The Coal Mine".

Can I see all the notes in "Working In The Coal Mine"?

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 Eb at 144 BPM.

Working In The Coal Mine — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Working In The Coal Mine" 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 Eb, 144 BPM.

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

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

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
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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.