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It’s a (G)work ing man I am,
and I’ve (C)been down un der ground.
And I swear to God, if I ev er see the (D)sun.
Oh, for (G)an y length of time
I can (C)hold it in my mind;
And I swear to God, if I ev er see the (D)sun.
Oh, for nev er a gain will (D)go down un der (G)ground.
At the (G)age of six teen years,
oh, he (C)quar rels with his peers,
who vowed they’d nev er see an oth er (D)one
in the (G)dark re cess of the mine,
where you (C)age be fore your time
and the coal dust lies (D)heav y on your (G)lungs.
It’s a (G)work ing man I am,
and I’ve (C)been down un der ground.
And I swear to God, if I ev er see the (D)sun.
Oh, for (G)an y length of time
I can (C)hold it in my mind,
and nev er a gain will (D)go down un der (G)ground.
(G)age of six ty four,
he will (C)greet you at the door,
and he will gent ly lead you by the (D)arm.
Through the (G)dark re cess of the mine,
he will (C)take you back in time
and he’ll tell you of the (D)hard ships that were (G)had.
(Eb7sus)It’s a (Ab)work ing man I am,
and I’ve (Db)been down un der ground.
And I swear to God, if I ev er see the (Eb)sun.
Oh, for (Ab)an y length of time
I can (Db)hold it in my mind,
and nev er a gain will (Eb7)go down un der (Ab)ground.
Lord, I nev er a gain will (Eb7sus)go down un der (Ab)ground.
Working Man — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Working Man" by Celtic Thunder: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 108 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 Man”
- What key is "Working Man" by Celtic Thunder played in?
- Working Man is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Working Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Working Man" 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 Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Working Man"?
- "Working Man" was originally performed by Celtic Thunder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Working Man"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, C, D, Db, Eb, Eb7, G.
- What other songs by Celtic Thunder can I play here?
- Try "MY LAND", "A PLACE IN THE CHOIR", "HOME FROM THE SEA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Working Man" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Working Man" by Celtic Thunder. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Working Man" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Working Man" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.