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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Working In The Coal Mine" by Devo in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Working In The Coal Mine" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Working In The Coal Mine" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 144 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Working In The Coal Mine"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Working In The Coal Mine" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Working In The Coal Mine"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Working In The Coal Mine" is in the key of Eb at 144 BPM.
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