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World Of Work chords by
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Key: B minor•
Intro 1
Am
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Verse 1
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F

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From the cradle to
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the grave
F
F

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From the present to the cave
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F
F

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All we're doing most of our lives
F#dim
F#dim
4

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G
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Is for the most part trying
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to survive
Verse 2
F
F

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Aspirations all every well
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Your degree it looks really swell
F
F

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Only problem always the same
Verse 3
F#dim
F#dim
4

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D
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It's heads their needing
F#dim
F#dim
4

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G
G

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and not a brain
Am
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F
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welcome to the world of work

You can start by giving
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F
F

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Up the notion that now you are swell
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F
F

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Welcome to the world of work
F#dim
F#dim
4

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It's a job and you can take
D
D

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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G
G

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it from me
E
E

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No guarantee
Verse 4
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F
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All your life you dreamt about this
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F

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Sole ambition since you were a kid
F
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Now it's happened how
F#dim
F#dim
4

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does it feel
G
G

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Dream is over this for real
Verse 5
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F
F

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Am
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Sat for hours in front of a screen
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F

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mouse will tell you what
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you are seeing
F
F

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When you get home how to relax
F#dim
F#dim
4

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G
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Another screen for you to look at
Verse 6
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Welcome to the world of work

It's a kind of living
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Where you give more than
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F

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you'll ever receive
Verse 7
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F
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Welcome to the world of work
F#dim
F#dim
4

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Only place a loyal servant
D
D

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F#dim
F#dim
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G
G

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can be
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E

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kicked in the teeth
Am
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Interlude 1
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Am
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F

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F#dim
F#dim
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D
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G
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Am
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Verse 8
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Mind your manners
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mind how you go
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Union rep. now does as he's told
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F#dim
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One at all out used to mean stop
D
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Now you're frightened of
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losing your job
Verse 9
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Small percentage do as they please
F
F

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Most if not all have family trees
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F
F

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You can see them scuttling about
D
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G
G

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Silver teaspoons stuck in
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their mouth
Verse 10
F
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Welcome to the world of work

Its a place where giving
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ls the price you pay for something to eat
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Welcome to the world of work

It's where surplus to re
F#dim
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4

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D
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G
G

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quirements could be
E
E

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Am
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Am
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You they don't need
Interlude 2
F
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Am
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F#dim
F#dim
4

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D
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F#dim
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G
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Verse 11
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Welcome to the world of work

It's a nice beginning
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Followed shortly by a coffee or tea
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Welcome to the world of work
F#dim
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After which you will be run
D
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G
G

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off your feet
Dm
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Ddim
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E
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Trying to com pete
Am
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Outro 1
F
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Am
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Chords

  • Am

  • F

  • F#dim

    4

  • G

  • D

  • E

  • Dm

  • Ddim

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of World Of Work?

The original key of World Of Work by Gilbert O'Sullivan is B minor.

What are the main chords for World Of Work?

The primary chords used in World Of Work are Bm, G, G#dim, A, E, F#.

Do I need a capo to play World Of Work?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is World Of Work beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, G, G#dim, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of World Of Work?

The tempo of World Of Work is approximately 128 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for World Of Work?

You can easily change the key of World Of 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 World Of Work. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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