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How to play this song ?

These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Who Can It Be Now

"Who Can It Be Now" by Men At Work is a popular song written and performed by the Australian rock band. It was released in 1981 and became a major hit, reaching number one on the Australian charts and number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was composed by the lead vocalist and flautist, Colin Hay. Interestingly, the lyrics were inspired by Hay's own experiences with anxiety and depression. With its catchy saxophone riff and upbeat rhythm, the melody of "Who Can It Be Now" is memorable and instantly recognizable.
Who Can It Be Now - Men At Work
Business As Usual (1981)

[intro]
g# a g# e a g#
g# a g# e a g#
g# a g# e a g#
g# a g# e a g#

[verso 1]
b ( 4x ) a g# a b c#
Who can it be knocking at my door?
g# ( - f# ) g# , g# ( 4x ) f# f#
Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more
b ( 3x ) a g# a b c#
Can't you see that it's late at night?
( f# ) g# ( - f# ) g# , g# ( 4x ) a f#
I'm very tired and I'm not feeling right
b ( 3x ) a g# a b c#
All I wish is to be alone
g# ( - f# ) g# , g# ( 4x ) a f#
Stay away, don't you invade my home
b b a g# a b c#
Best off if you hang outside
g# ( 3x ) g# ( 4x ) a f#
Don't come in, I'll only run and hide

[refrão 1 = intro]
g# a g# e a g#
Who can it be now?
g# a g# e a g#
Who can it be now?
g# a g# e a g#
Who can it be now?
g# a g# e a g#
Who can it be now?

[verso 2]
b ( 4x ) a g# a b c#
Who can it be knocking at my door?
g# ( - f# ) g# , g# ( 4x ) a f#
Make no sound, tip-toe across the floor
b ( 3x ) , g# a b c# ( - d# - c# )
If he hears, he'll knock all day
g# ( 3x ) g# ( 4x ) a f#
I'll be trapped and here I'll have to stay
b ( 4x ) , a g# a e c#
I've done no harm, I keep to myself
g# ( 4x ) c# c# g# g# a g# f# f#
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
b ( 4x ) a g# a b c#
I like it here with my childhood friend
g# ( 3x ) , g# ( 3x ) a f#
Here they come, those feelings again!

[refrão 2]
e f# e g# f# e
Who can it be now?
e f# e g# f# e
Who can it be now?
e f# e g# f# e
Who can it be now?
e f# e g# f# e
Who can it be now?

[ponte]
c# ( x4 ) b a b b c# ( b - ) a
Is it the man come to take me away?
a ( x4 ) b g#
Why do they follow me?
c# ( 4x ) b a b c# a
It's not the future that I can see
a ( 4x ) c# b
It's just my fantasy

[refrão 3]
c# b g# , e f# e g# f# e
Ooh , who can it be now?
e f# e g# f# e
Who can it be now?
e f# e g# f# e
Who can it be now?
b g# e f# g#
Who can it be now?

[outro]
( f# g# e ) b b g# b g#
(Ooh ooh) Who can it be now?
( f# g# f# e a ) b b g# , b b g#
(Oh, wee oh) Who can it , Who can it
( f# g# e ) b g# e ( - f# ) e ( e - ) c#
(Ooh ooh) Who can it be now?
( f# g# f# e ) a g# c#
(Ooh ooh wee) Yeah yeah yeah

composição de Colin Hay