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We Can Work It Out Chords

The Beatles Beginner Key of D 5 Chords 2 min read

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

D · C · G · Bm · Em

The Beatles’ classic 1965 single about resolving relationship conflicts. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, while still playing the D-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Do I have to keep on talking till I can’t go on?

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Verse 2

D G

Think of what you’re saying,

D A D

You can get it wrong and still you think that it’s alright.

D G

Think of what I’m saying,

D A D

We can work it out and get it straight, or say goodnight.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Verse 3

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

There’s a chance that we might fall apart be-fore too long.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Practice tip: The bridge uses a Bm chord; practice switching from D to Bm by moving your index finger down to the 2nd fret of the A string.

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · C · G · Bm · Em

The Beatles’ classic 1965 single about resolving relationship conflicts. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, while still playing the D-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Do I have to keep on talking till I can’t go on?

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Verse 2

D G

Think of what you’re saying,

D A D

You can get it wrong and still you think that it’s alright.

D G

Think of what I’m saying,

D A D

We can work it out and get it straight, or say goodnight.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Verse 3

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

There’s a chance that we might fall apart be-fore too long.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Practice tip: The bridge uses a Bm chord; practice switching from D to Bm by moving your index finger down to the 2nd fret of the A string.

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · C · G · Bm · Em

The Beatles’ classic 1965 single about resolving relationship conflicts. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, while still playing the D-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Do I have to keep on talking till I can’t go on?

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Verse 2

D G

Think of what you’re saying,

D A D

You can get it wrong and still you think that it’s alright.

D G

Think of what I’m saying,

D A D

We can work it out and get it straight, or say goodnight.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Verse 3

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

There’s a chance that we might fall apart be-fore too long.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Practice tip: The bridge uses a Bm chord; practice switching from D to Bm by moving your index finger down to the 2nd fret of the A string.

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · C · G · Bm · Em

The Beatles’ classic 1965 single about resolving relationship conflicts. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, while still playing the D-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Do I have to keep on talking till I can’t go on?

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Verse 2

D G

Think of what you’re saying,

D A D

You can get it wrong and still you think that it’s alright.

D G

Think of what I’m saying,

D A D

We can work it out and get it straight, or say goodnight.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Verse 3

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

There’s a chance that we might fall apart be-fore too long.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Practice tip: The bridge uses a Bm chord; practice switching from D to Bm by moving your index finger down to the 2nd fret of the A string.

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · C · G · Bm · Em

The Beatles’ classic 1965 single about resolving relationship conflicts. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, while still playing the D-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Do I have to keep on talking till I can’t go on?

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Verse 2

D G

Think of what you’re saying,

D A D

You can get it wrong and still you think that it’s alright.

D G

Think of what I’m saying,

D A D

We can work it out and get it straight, or say goodnight.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Verse 3

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

There’s a chance that we might fall apart be-fore too long.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Practice tip: The bridge uses a Bm chord; practice switching from D to Bm by moving your index finger down to the 2nd fret of the A string.

Dtap to play

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Gtap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · C · G · Bm · Em

The Beatles’ classic 1965 single about resolving relationship conflicts. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, while still playing the D-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Do I have to keep on talking till I can’t go on?

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Verse 2

D G

Think of what you’re saying,

D A D

You can get it wrong and still you think that it’s alright.

D G

Think of what I’m saying,

D A D

We can work it out and get it straight, or say goodnight.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Verse 3

D G

Try to see it my way,

D A D

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.

D G

While you see it your way,

D A D

There’s a chance that we might fall apart be-fore too long.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Bridge

Bm G A

Life is very short, and there’s no time

D G

For fussing and fighting, my friend.

A D

I have always thought that it’s a crime,

G A

So I will ask you once a-gain.

Chorus

G D

We can work it out,

G D

We can work it out.

Practice tip: The bridge uses a Bm chord; practice switching from D to Bm by moving your index finger down to the 2nd fret of the A string.