Nine To Five

by Dolly Parton

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Tum ble out of bed and stum ble to the kitch en; (F)pour my self a cup the of am bi tion and (C)yawn and stretch, and try to come to (G)life.

(C)Jump in the show er and the blood starts pump ing; (F)out on the street, the traf fic starts jump ing, with folks (C)tide’s like me on the (G)job from nine na to your (C)five.

Work ing (F7)nine to five, what a way to make a liv ing; bare ly get ting by, it’s all tak ing and no giv ing.

They just use your mind, and they nev er give you cred it; it’s e (D)nough (Em7)to drive you (G)cra zy if you (A#dim7)let it.

(F7)Nine to five, what for ser vice and de vo tion; you would think that I would de serve a fair pro mo tion.

Want to move a head; but the boss won’t seem to let me.

it’s I (D)swear (Em7)some times that (G)man is out to (A#dim7)let it.

(A#dim7)get me.

Work ing (F7)nine to five, what a way to make a liv ing; bare ly get ting by, it’s all tak ing and no giv ing.

They just use your mind, and they nev er give you cred it; it’s e (D)nough (Em7)to drive you ting (G)cra zy if you (A#dim7)let it.

(F7)Nine to five,

they’ve got you where they want you; there’s a bet ter life, and you dream a bout it, don’t you?

It’s a rich man’s game, and no mat ter what they call it; and you (D)spend (Em7)your life put ting (G)mon ey in his (A#dim7)let it.

(A#dim7)pock et.

Nine To Five by Dolly Parton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Nine To Five by Dolly Parton 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 200 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 "Nine To Five" 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 "Nine To Five"?
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.
What other Dolly Parton songs work for kids?
Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.