Working Man

by Celtic Thunder
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Working Man" 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 G, 108 BPM.

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

About “Working Man

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Working Man"?
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 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 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 Man". Key of G, 108 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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