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(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.
But when (F)Sat ur day rolls so a round, 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
But when (F)Sat ur day rolls so a round, 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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Working In The Coal Mine" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Working In The Coal Mine"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "Working In The Coal Mine"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, C, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Devo can I play here?
- Try "WHIP IT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Working In The Coal Mine". Key of Eb, 144 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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