Work Is A Four Letter Word
View chords used in this chart
Intro: A D/G A D/G
[Verso 1]
A D
Loving you is driving me crazy
A D
People say that you were born lazy
F#m
'Cause you say that
G E G E
Work is a four-letter word
[Refrão]
F#m
So change your life
Bm7 D C#m7
There is so much I know that you can do
F#m
Come and see
Bm7
Wide-awake and take
F#m E D7 E
All of this love that is waiting for you
[Verso 2]
A D
If you stay, I'll stay right beside you
A D
And my love may help to remind you
F#m
To forget that
G E G E
Work is a four-letter word
[Verso 3]
A D
I don't need a house that's a showplace
A D
I just feel that we're going no place
F#m
While you say that
G E G E
Work is a four-letter word
[Refrão]
F#m
So change your life
Bm7 D C#m7
There is so much I know that you can do
F#m
Come and see
Bm7
Wide-awake and take
F#m E D7 E
All of this love that is waiting for you
[Verso 4]
A D
If you stay, I'll stay right beside you
A D
And my love might help to remind you
F#m
To forget that
G E G E
Work is a four-letter word
[Verso 5]
A D
I don't need a house that's a showplace
A D
I just feel that we're going no place
F#m
While you say that
G E G E
Work is a four-letter word
[Refrão]
F#m
So change your life
Bm7 D C#m7
There is so much I know that you can do
F#m
Come and see
Bm7
Wide-awake and take
F#m E D7 E
All of this love that is waiting for you
How to play Work Is A Four Letter Word
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.