Intro:
| A /// | A / A(b6) / |
1 verse:
A D/A A
Work, for the night is coming:
F#m E A
Work through the morning hours;
D/A A
Work while the dew is sparkling:
E A A(b6)
Work mid springing flowers;
E
Work when the day grows brighter;
A H/A E
Work in the glowing sun;
A D/A A
Work, for the night is coming,
E A A(b6)
When man's work is done!
2 verse:
A H/A A
Work, for the night is coming:
F#m E A
Work through the sunny noon;
A H/A A
Fill brightest hours with labor:
F#m E/G# A E A
Rest comes sure and soon.
E
Give every flying minute
A F#dim E
Something to keep in store;
A H/A A
Work, for the night is coming,
E A
When man works no more!
3 verse:
A D/A A
Work, for the night is coming,
F#m A/G# A
Under the sunset skies;
A D/A A
While their bright tints are glowing,
A F#m
Work, for daylight flies.
E
Work till the last beam fadeth,
A F#dim E
Fadeth to shine no more;
A D/A A
Work, while the night is darkening,
A
When man's work is o'er!
