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Rita MacNeil - Working Man Ukulele Chords

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ChordsF, Bb, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

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.
IFneveragainwillCgodown Funderground.
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ArtistRita MacNeil
AlbumReason to Believe
GenresCountry, Folk
Year1988
KeyF
DifficultyEasy

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

Rita MacNeil - Working Man on ukulele 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

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

Switching from F to Bb:

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 10 times.

F to Bb

2. F → C chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to C:

  1. While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 11 times.

F to C

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