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Key: C minor•
Verse 1
Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
Ab
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Bb
Bb

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Oh, oh

oh
Gm
Gm
3

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oh
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
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Gm
Gm
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Oh-oh, oh-oh

Ab
Ab
4

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Yeah, yeah, yeah

You understand me
Bb
Bb

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At least you say you do
Gm
Gm
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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Lately that's enough for me

Lookin' for perfect
Bb
Bb

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Sur_ rounded by artificial
Gm
Gm
3

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You're the closest thing

to real I've seen
Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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Sure, everyone has their
Ab
Ab
4

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problems (oh)
Bb
Bb

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That's a given
Gm
Gm
3

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Yours are the easiest to tolerate
Ab
Ab
4

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This wasn't what we was

wantin' (oh no)
Bb
Bb

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How we're liv_ in'
Gm
Gm
3

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But let's take this good enough
Ab
Ab
4

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and turn it to great
Verse 2

Baby, understand
Ab
Ab
4

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This can only be as good
Bb
Bb

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as we both make it
Gm
Gm
3

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Yes, sometimes it's gonna hurt
Ab
Ab
4

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(yes, sometimes it's gonna hurt)
Bb
Bb

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We can be as happy as we want to be, girl
Gm
Gm
3

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But we gotta make it work
Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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We gotta make it work

(work)
Verse 3
Bb
Bb

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Ayy, oh, ayy, oh-ooh
Gm
Gm
3

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We gotta make it work (work)
Ab
Ab
4

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Ayy, oh, ayy, oh-ooh

We gotta make it work (work)
Bb
Bb

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Ayy, o_ h, ayy, oh-ooh
Gm
Gm
3

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We gotta make it work (work)
Ab
Ab
4

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Ayy, oh, ayy, oh-ooh
Verse 4
Bb
Bb

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Sometimes I love you

More than you'll ever know
Gm
Gm
3

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Other times you get on
Ab
Ab
4

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my nerves (hey)

That's just reality
Bb
Bb

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No, it can't always be
Gm
Gm
3

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Kisses, hugs,
Ab
Ab
4

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and beautiful words (ayy)
Verse 5
Ab
Ab
4

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You was lookin' for your prince (oh)
Bb
Bb

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What you found (what you found)
Gm
Gm
3

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Is a pauper with potential
Ab
Ab
4

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And, no, I'm nowhere

near perfect (no)
Bb
Bb

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But I'm around (but I'm around)
Gm
Gm
3

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Girl, time and patience is essential
Ab
Ab
4

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Baby, realize
Verse 6
Ab
Ab
4

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This can only be as good
Bb
Bb

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as we both make it
Gm
Gm
3

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Yes, sometimes it's gonna hurt
Ab
Ab
4

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(yes, sometimes it's gonna hurt)

Hey, we can be as happy
Bb
Bb

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as we want to be, girl
Gm
Gm
3

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But we gotta make it work
Ab
Ab
4

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We gotta make it work (work)
Verse 7
Bb
Bb

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Ayy, oh, ayy, oh-ooh
Gm
Gm
3

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We gotta make it work (work)
Ab
Ab
4

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Ayy, oh, ayy, oh-ooh

Oh, we gotta make it work

(work)
Bb
Bb

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Ayy, oh, ayy, oh-ooh
Gm
Gm
3

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We gotta make it work (work)
Ab
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4

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Ayy, oh, ayy,
Fm
Fm

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oh-ooh (oh-oh-ooh ayy)
Verse 8
Gm
Gm
3

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Thick and thin (ooh)
G
G

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The bad out_ weighs the
Cm
Cm
3

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good some_ times
Db
Db
4

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That doesn't mean (oh, oh-ooh) we're supposed

to give it up
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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My problems (ooh) are yours,
Verse 9

and yours are mine (ooh yeah)
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
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This can only be as good as we both
Gm
Gm
3

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make it (oh, ooh-oh)
Ab
Ab
4

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Yes, sometimes it's gonna hurt

(yes, sometimes it's gonna hurt)

Hey, we can be as happy
Bb
Bb

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as we want to be, girl
Gm
Gm
3

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But we gotta make it work
Ab
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4

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Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
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4

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We gotta make it work (work)
Verse 10
Bb
Bb

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Ayy, oh, ayy, oh-ooh
Gm
Gm
3

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Oh, we gotta make it work (work)
Ab
Ab
4

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Ayy, oh, ayy, oh-oo_ h

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Bb
Bb

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Ayy, oh, ayy, oh-ooh
Gm
Gm
3

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We gotta make it work (work)

Ayy, oh, ayy,
Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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Ab
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4

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Bb
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oh-ooh (oh-oo_ _ h)
Verse 11
Gm
Gm
3

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No, oh-ooh No, oh-ooh ooh, ooh,
Ab
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4

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hey

No, oh-ooh
Bb
Bb

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Gm
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3

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No, No, oh-ooh ooh, ooh, hey
Ab
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4

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No, oh-ooh
Fm
Fm

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Ab
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4

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Ooh-o_ _ h
Outro 1
Bb
Bb

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Ooh-oh
Gm
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Ab
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4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
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4

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Bb
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Ooh-oh
Gm
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Ab
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4

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Bb
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Ab
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Bb
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Gm
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Ab
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Bb
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Gm
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Ab
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • Cm

    3

  • Ab

    4

  • Bb

  • Gm

    3

  • Fm

  • G

  • Db

    4

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 3

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What is the original key of make it work?

The original key of make it work by Ne-Yo is C minor.

What are the main chords for make it work?

The primary chords used in make it work are Cm, Ab, Bb, Gm, Fm, G.

Do I need a capo to play make it work?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is make it work beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, Ab, Bb, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of make it work?

The tempo of make it work is approximately 118 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for make it work?

You can easily change the key of make it work using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for make it work. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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