Work This Out
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Bbm
How did we get from the top of the world to the bottom of the heap?
B Bbm
I dont recall you mentioning the boss is such a creep
Ab Bbm
We still have the ingredients to make this summer sweet
F F#
Well, I got rags instead of riches, and all these dirty dishes
G
Just wish we had three wishes
N.C.
(ok guys, break it up)
Bbm C#
We've got to work, work, to work this out
Ab Eb
We'll make things right and the sun will shine
Bbm C# Ab
If we work, work, there'll be no doubt, we can still save the summer
Eb Ab Bbm
If we work this out
F#
I'd rather face a seven-footer, straight up in the post
Gdim F#
That sure beats hangin' here and burning someone's toast
Bbm F#
I needed Benjamins, but this ain't worth the stress
G dim F#
Maybe there's a better way to fix this greasy mess
Ab Eb
We're a champion team, a well-oiled machine, and we've faced problems tougher than this
F# Ab
I know its a grind, but im sure we can find
Eb F
A way to have fun, while we get this job done!
Bbm C#
We've got to work, work, to work this out
Ab Eb
We'll make things right and the sun will shine
Bbm C# Ab
If we work, work, there'll be no doubt, we can still save the summer
Eb Ab Bbm
If we work this out
Bbm
Tell me what you want. Tell me what you need.
A little bit of sugar, a little bit of butter, its the perfect recipe
(Pay day!) It'll taste so sweet! (Pay day!) Good enough to eat!
F F#
Gonna make some motion pictures, hit the mall with all my sisters
G F#
Get tickets to the Knicks and Sixers, kick it with the music mixers
F F#
Buy a ride that suits my style, lounge around the pool a while
G F# F
Make a date with my favourite girl....We've got it made!!! (Woah!)
Cm Eb
We've got to work, work, work this out
Bb F
We'll make things right and the sun will shine
Cm Eb Bb
If we work, work, there'll be no doubt, we can still save the summer
F Bb Cm
If we work this out
Work this....gotta work this
Cm
We can work this out!
How to play Work This Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbm. 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.