Get A Job

by The Silhouettes

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Sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da, (G7)yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip, (F)mum mum mum mum mum mum.

(G)Get a (C)job, sha da da da sha da da da da.

Ev ’ry morn ing a bout this time she (Dm7)get me (C)out of my bed a (F)cry ing (C)get a job.

Af ter (F)break fast ev ’ry day, she throws the want ads right my way and (G7)nev er fails to say,

get a (C)job.

Sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da, (G7)yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip, (F)mum mum mum mum mum mum.

(G)Get a (C)job, sha da da da sha da da da da, and (F)when I get the pa per, I (C)read it through and through

and (D7)my girl nev er fails to say (G7)if there is an y work for me.

And when I (C)go back to the house I hear the wom an’s mouth preach ing and a cry ing, tell me that I’m ly ing ’bout a job

(G7)that I nev er could (C)find.

Sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da,

sha da da da sha da da da da.

Get A Job by The Silhouettes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Get A Job” by The Silhouettes in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 140 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Get A Job" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Get A Job"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Get A Job" use?
Just 6 chords: C, D7, Dm7, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.