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Work Song Chords

Learn to play “Work Song” by Hozier on guitar — played in the key of A, using A, Bm, F#m and E. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:ABmF#mE

Chords for Work Song

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
A
3
90
ABoys workin on emptyBm 
AIs that the kinda way to face the burning heat?Bm 
AI just think about my babyBm 
AIm so full of love I could barely eat
ATheres nothing sweeter than my babyBm 
AI never want once from the cherry treeBm 
ACause my babys sweet as can beBm 
AShe give me toothaches just from kissin me
F#mWhen, my, time Ecomes around
ALay me gently in the cold dark earthBm 
F#mNo grave can hold mEy body down
AIll crawl home to her
AThats when my baby found meBm 
AI was three days on a drunken sinBm 
AI woke with her walls around meBm 
ANothin in her room but an empty cribBm 
AAnd I was burnin up a feverBm 
AI didnt care much how long I livedBm 
ABut I swear I thought I dreamed herBm 
AShe never asked me once about the wrong I did
F#mWhen, my, time cEomes around
ALay me gently in the cold dark earthBm 
F#mNo grave can hold mEy body down
AIll crawl home to her
F#mWhen, my, time cEomes around
ALay me gently in the cold dark earthBm 
F#mNo grave can hold mEy body down
AIll crawl home to her
AMy baby never fret noneBm 
AAbout what my hands and my body doneBm 
AIf the Lord dont forgive meBm 
AId still have my baby and my babe would have me
AWhen I was kissing on my babyBm 
AAnd she put her love down soft and sweetBm 
AIn the lowland plot I was freeBm 
AHeaven and hell were words to me
F#mWhen, my, time cEomes around
ALay me gently in the cold dark earthBm 
F#mNo grave can hold mEy body down
AIll crawl home to her
F#mWhen, my, time cEomes around
ALay me gently in the cold dark earthBm 
F#mNo grave can hold mEy body down
AIll crawl home to her
 
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About Work Song

Hozier's “Work Song” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — A, Bm, F#m and E — with the progression centred on A, Bm and F#m. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Work Song — FAQ

What key is “Work Song” in?

“Work Song” by Hozier is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Work Song”?

“Work Song” uses 4 chords: A, Bm, F#m and E.

Is “Work Song” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Work Song” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Work Song”?

“Work Song” is performed by Hozier.

What genre is “Work Song”?

“Work Song” is categorised as Pop.