We can work it out
View chords used in this chart
G C G G C F G
Try to see it my way. Do I have to keep on talking 'til I can't go on
G C G
While you see it your way
G C F G
Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone
C G C D
We can work it out, we can work it out
G C G
Think of what you're saying
G C F G
You can get it wrong and still you think that it's all right
G C G
Think of what I'm saying
G C F G
We can work it out and get it straight or say goodnight
C G C D
We can work it out, we can work it out
(Chorus:)
Em Am B
Life is very short and there's no time
B Em D C D
For fussing and fighting my friend
Em Am B
I have always thought that it's a crime
B Em D C D
So I will ask you once again
G C G
Try to see it my way
G C F G
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong
G C G
While you see it your way
G C F G
There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long
C G C D
We can work it out, we can work it out
(Chorus)
G C G G C F G
Try to see it my way. Do I have to keep on talking 'til I can't go on
G C G
While you see it your way
G C F G
Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone
C G C G
We can work it out, we can work it out
How to play We can work it out
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.