We Can Work It Out (ver. 2) - The Beatles

We Can Work It Out (ver. 2)

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D Dsus4 D
Try to see it my way
 
Dsus4 C D
Do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on
 
D Dsus4 D
While you see it your way
 
D Dsus4 C D
Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone
 
G D
We can work it out
 
G A
We can work it out
 
D Dsus4 D
Think of what you're say - ing
 
D Dsus4 C D
You can get it wrong and still you think that it's all right
 
D Dsus4 D
Think of what I'm say - ing
 
D Dsus4 C D
We can work it out and get it straight or say goodnight
 
G D
We can work it out
 
G A
We can work it out
 
Bm Bm/A G F#7sus4
Life is very short and there's no time
 
F# Bm Bm/A Bm/G Bm/F#
For fussing and fighting, my friend
 
Bm Bm/A G F#7sus4
I have always thought that it's a crime
 
F# Bm Bm/A Bm/G Bm/F#
So I will ask you once again
 
D Dsus4 D
Try to see it my way
 
Dsus4 C D
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong
 
D Dsus4 D
While you see it your way
 
D Dsus4 C D
There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long

How to play We Can Work It Out (ver. 2)

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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.

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