- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
Song: |
We Can Work It Out |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
A3-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet |
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Transposed Key: |
C Major |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
112 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0101953_D2 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Try to see it my way, do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on? |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Beatles |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
A3-A5 |
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Scorings: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet |
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Transposed Key: |
C Major |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Available Keys: |
D Major (Orig), A Major (-5), Bb Major (-4), C Major (-2), Eb Major (+1), F Major (+3), G Major (-7) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0101953_D2 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 112 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1963 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0101953_D2 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Try to see it my way, do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on? |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
The Beatles Fake Book |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “We Can Work It Out” is in C major. The originally published key is D major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the leadsheet score for “We Can Work It Out” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “We Can Work It Out” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “We Can Work It Out” available for other instruments?
Yes. “We Can Work It Out” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “We Can Work It Out” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles is a leadsheet arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It runs 2 pages. It's scored in C major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. It's marked moderately, at about 112 BPM. It's written for Voice and C Instrument. Contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Rock. There are 54 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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