Other arrangements of Working Man
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
1 person has learned this song
Watch "Working Man" by Celtic Thunder 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 G, 108 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Working Man”
- Can I learn "Working Man" 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 Man" with hands-separate practice in G at 108 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Working Man"?
- 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 Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Working Man"?
- 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 Man" is in the key of G at 108 BPM.
More piano songs by Celtic Thunder
See all Celtic Thunder songs →More songs you might like
TAKE ME HOME
Celtic Thunder
AMERICAN WOMAN
The Guess Who
BECAUSE WE BELIEVE
Andrea Bocelli
A PLACE IN THE CHOIR
Celtic Thunder
WE ARE THE WORLD
USA For Africa
TOUCH ME WHEN WE'RE DANCING
Carpenters
THE DUTCHMAN
Celtic Thunder
MY LAND
Celtic Thunder
THE RUBBERBAND MAN
The Spinners
THE ISLE OF INNISFREE
Celtic Thunder
WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO
Wham!
MOVIN' OUT
Billy Joel