Rita MacNeil - Working Man Chords

ChordsF, Bb, C

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D,G keys to play this song with easier chords.

It’saFWorkin’ManIam,and

I’veBbbeendownunderFground,and

IFsweartoGod,

IfIFeverseetheCsun,

OrforFanylengthoftime,

IcanBbholditinmyFmind,

IFneveragainwillCgodown Funderground.

AttheFageofsixteenyears,

OhheBbquarrelswithhisFpeers,

WhoFvowedthey’dneverseeanotherCone,

IntheFdarkrecessofthemine,

WhereyouBbagebeforeyourFtime,and

TheFcoaldustliesCheavyonyourFlungs

It’saFWorkin’ManIam,and

I’veBbbeendownunderFground,and

IFsweartoGod,

IfIFeverseetheCsun,

OrforFanylengthoftime,

IcanBbholditinmyFmind,

IFneveragainwillCgodown Funderground.

AttheFageofsixty-four,

OldwillBbgreetyouattheFdoor,and

He’llFgentlyleadyoubytheCarm,

ThroughtheFdarkrecessofthemine,

OldwillBbtakeyoubackinFtime,and

He’llFtellyouoftheChardshipsthatwereFhad.

It’saFWorkin’ManIam,and

I’veBbbeendownunderFground,and

IFsweartoGod,

IfIFeverseetheCsun,

OrforFanylengthoftime,

IcanBbholditinmyFmind,

IFneveragainwillCgodown Funderground.

ArtistRita MacNeil

AlbumReason to Believe

GenresCountry, Folk

Year1988

KeyF

DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Working Man on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Rita MacNeil - Working Man on guitar requires 3 chords and 2 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Working Man uses these transitions most often: C → F (11), F → C (11), and Bb → F (10). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - Bb chord transition.

1. F → Bb chord transition

Here's how to move from F to Bb:

Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
Slide your pinky from D string fret 3 to B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 10 times.

2. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C:

While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 11 times.

Working Man chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Working Man.

Working Man includes 42 chord transitions, 2 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Working Man contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Working Man connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
- F → C: 40%
- F → Bb: 5%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → F: 16%