Now playing

The Work

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

A/N: The intro is actually a guitar riff, but since I haven't figured it out,
you can just strum down once for every chord to get the same effect.
[Intro]
Try to be perfect but I'm Gnot
In this line of work that's all you've Emgot to be
So many details that we Cneed to Goversee
Climbing and then descending CrapidlGy
[Chorus]
Oh the Cwork, it's just so Ghard
I heard someone Csay, "Do or do Gnot"
There is no CtryG  
People could D7die
[Verse]
GHey boy, we got ourselves a Emsituation
Without the money and the Cpaid vacatiDon
Ain't no way you can surGvive
GHey boy, you take this ticket to the Emstation
Cut off your friends and all your Cfamily Drelations
You might make it out alGive
[Interlude]
G Em C G C D
[Chorus]
Oh the Cwork, it's just so Ghard
I heard someone Csay, "Do or do Gnot"
There is no CtryG  
People could DdieD7  
[Verse]
GHey boy, we got ourselves a Emsituation
Without the money and the Cpaid vacatiDon
Ain't no way you can surGvive
GHey boy, you take this ticket to the Emstation
Cut off your friends and all your Cfamily Drelations
You might make it out alGive
[Chorus] (Strum down in doubles repeatedly for the rest of the song.)
GOh the work, it's just so hard
I heard someone say, "Do or do not"
There is no try
People could die

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The Work

by Air Traffic Controller

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A/N: The intro is actually a guitar riff, but since I haven't figured it out,

you can just strum down once for every chord to get the same effect.

[Intro]

Try to be perfect but I'm not

In this line of work that's all you've got to be

C G

So many details that we need to oversee

C G

Climbing and then descending rapidly

[Chorus]

C G

Oh the work, it's just so hard

C G

I heard someone say, "Do or do not"

C G

There is no try

People could die

[Verse]

G Em

Hey boy, we got ourselves a situation

C D

Without the money and the paid vacation

Ain't no way you can survive

G Em

Hey boy, you take this ticket to the station

C D

Cut off your friends and all your family relations

You might make it out alive

[Interlude]

G Em C G C D

[Chorus]

C G

Oh the work, it's just so hard

C G

I heard someone say, "Do or do not"

C G

There is no try

D D7

People could die

[Verse]

G Em

Hey boy, we got ourselves a situation

C D

Without the money and the paid vacation

Ain't no way you can survive

G Em

Hey boy, you take this ticket to the station

C D

Cut off your friends and all your family relations

You might make it out alive

[Chorus] (Strum down in doubles repeatedly for the rest of the song.)

Oh the work, it's just so hard

I heard someone say, "Do or do not"

There is no try

People could die

About The Work Chords by Air Traffic Controller

Learn how to play The Work by Air Traffic Controller with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Work chords”, “The Work guitar chords”, or “Air Traffic Controller The Work chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Work chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Work lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, G, Em, C, D7, D.

FAQ — The Work by Air Traffic Controller

How do I play "The Work" by Air Traffic Controller on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Work" by Air Traffic Controller on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The Work" by Air Traffic Controller free?

Yes. The chords for "The Work" by Air Traffic Controller are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Work" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Work" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Work"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Work" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Work" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Work" by Air Traffic Controller with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Air Traffic Controller below.

What key is "The Work" in?

The chords for "The Work" show the original chord names (including A, G, Em, C, D7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.