Working My Way Back To You

by The Four Seasons
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Lyrics

I’ll be (Dm7)work ing my way back to (G)you, babe,

with a (C)burn (F)ing (C)love (Em)in (Am)side.

Yeah, I’m (Dm7)work ng my way back to (G)you, babe,

and a (C)hap (F)pi (C)ness (Em)that (Am)died.

I (D7)let it get a (G)way (F)(Doo, (G)doo, (F)doo, doo, (G)doo.), been pay in’ ev ’ry day.

(F)(Doo, (G)doo, (F)doo, (F#)doo, (G)doo.)

When you were so in (D)love with me,

I played a round like a (D)I was free.

Thought I could have my cake and (D)eat it too, ty,

but then I cried o ver (D)los in’ you.

See, I’m (Cmaj7)down and out, but (Cm(maj7))I ain’t a bout to go (G)liv ing my life with out (Bbdim)you.

Hey, for (C)ev ’ry day and I (G)made you (C)cry, I’m (G)pay in’, (C)girl, ’til the (Bb)day (C6)that I (G)die, I’ll keep (Dm7)work ing my way back to (G)you, babe,

with a (C)burn (F)ing (C)love (Em)in (Am)side.

Yeah, I’m (Dm7)work ng my way back to (G)you, babe,

and a (C)hap (F)pi (C)ness (Em)that (Am)died.

I (D7)let it get a (G)way (F)(Doo, (G)doo, (F)doo, doo, (G)doo.), been pay in’ ev ’ry day.

(F)(Doo, (G)doo, (F)doo, (F#)doo, (G)doo.)

I used to love to (D)make you cry;

it made me feel like a (D)man in side.

If I had been a man in (D)re al i ty,

but you’d be here, ba by, (D)lov in’ me.

Now my (Cmaj7)nights are long and (Cm(maj7))lone ly, and I ain’t too (G)proud, babe, I just miss you (Bbdim)so.

Girl, but (C)you’re too proud, and you (G)won’t give (C)in, but (G)when I (C)think a bout (Bb)day (C6)that I (G)die, I’ll keep (Bb)all (C6)I could (G)win,

I’ll keep (Dm7)work ing my way back to (G)you, babe,

with a (C)burn (F)ing (C)love (Em)in (Am)side.

Yeah, I’m (Dm7)work ing my way back to (G)you, babe,

and a (C)hap (F)pi (C)ness (G)that (A)died.

Working My Way Back To You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Working My Way Back To You" by The Four Seasons: 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 C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Working My Way Back To You”

What key is "Working My Way Back To You" by The Four Seasons played in?
Working My Way Back To You is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Working My Way Back To You"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Working My Way Back To You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Working My Way Back To You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Working My Way Back To You"?
"Working My Way Back To You" was originally performed by The Four Seasons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Four Seasons can I play here?
Try "Big Man In Town", "Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)", "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Working My Way Back To You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Working My Way Back To You" by The Four Seasons. 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 My Way Back To You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 My Way Back To You" 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.