It's Gonna Work Out Fine by Ike & Tina Turner
It's Gonna Work Out Fine by Ike & Tina Turner runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of C major. It is built on 5 chords — F, C, G, Eb, F#. Released in 1961.
✓ Key sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected. See how we verify →
What to watch for
At least one shape here is a full barre — one finger pressing all six strings, no open strings to lean on. Fret it unplugged first; if a string buzzes, it's the barre, not the chord.
Practice at the right tempo
This song sits at 108 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.
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Every shape, every voicing, and the scale that fits over them — on a board you can hear. Then just talk to it: Melody Monkey's personal music teacher controls the fretboard, so ask for a chord, a scale, a progression, or why any of it works, and watch it land under your fingers. Free to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is It's Gonna Work Out Fine in?
It's Gonna Work Out Fine is in C major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What tempo is It's Gonna Work Out Fine?
It's Gonna Work Out Fine runs at 108 BPM (beats per minute).
What chords does It's Gonna Work Out Fine use?
It's Gonna Work Out Fine is built on 5 chords: F, C, G, Eb, F#.
Does It's Gonna Work Out Fine need barre chords?
Yes — at least one shape is a full barre (one finger across all six strings). Everything else on the page is a standard open shape.
What tuning is It's Gonna Work Out Fine in?
This recording sits about 10 cents sharp of concert pitch (A=442.5Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.