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by Hozier

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: Easy
A
3
90
A Bm
 Boys workin on empty
A Bm
 Is that the kinda way to face the burning heat?
A Bm
 I just think about my baby
A
 Im so full of love I could barely eat
A Bm
 Theres nothing sweeter than my baby
A Bm
 I never want once from the cherry tree
A Bm
 Cause my babys sweet as can be
A
 She give me toothaches just from kissin me
F#m E
 When, my, time comes around
A Bm
 Lay me gently in the cold dark earth
F#m E
 No grave can hold my body down
A
 Ill crawl home to her
A Bm
 Thats when my baby found me
A Bm
 I was three days on a drunken sin
A Bm
 I woke with her walls around me
A Bm
 Nothin in her room but an empty crib
A Bm
 And I was burnin up a fever
A Bm
 I didnt care much how long I lived
A Bm
 But I swear I thought I dreamed her
A
 She never asked me once about the wrong I did
F#m E
 When, my, time comes around
A Bm
 Lay me gently in the cold dark earth
F#m E
 No grave can hold my body down
A
 Ill crawl home to her
F#m E
 When, my, time comes around
A Bm
 Lay me gently in the cold dark earth
F#m E
 No grave can hold my body down
A
 Ill crawl home to her
A Bm
 My baby never fret none
A Bm
 About what my hands and my body done
A Bm
 If the Lord dont forgive me
A
 Id still have my baby and my babe would have me
A Bm
 When I was kissing on my baby
A Bm
 And she put her love down soft and sweet
A Bm
 In the lowland plot I was free
A
 Heaven and hell were words to me
F#m E
 When, my, time comes around
A Bm
 Lay me gently in the cold dark earth
F#m E
 No grave can hold my body down
A
 Ill crawl home to her
F#m E
 When, my, time comes around
A Bm
 Lay me gently in the cold dark earth
F#m E
 No grave can hold my body down
A
 Ill crawl home to her
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About Work Song

Hozier's “Work Song” is a popular 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.

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