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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "Working In The Coal Mine" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “Working In The Coal Mine”
- What key is "Working In The Coal Mine" by Devo played in?
- Working In The Coal Mine is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Working In The Coal Mine"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Working In The Coal Mine" 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 In The Coal Mine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Working In The Coal Mine"?
- "Working In The Coal Mine" was originally performed by Devo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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