Nine To Five

by Dolly Parton

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Tum ble out a bed and I stum ble to the kitch en.

(A)Pour my self a cup of am bi tion.

(E)Yawn and stretch and try to come to life.

(E)Jump in the show’r and the blood starts pump in’.

(A)Out on the streets the traf fic starts jump in’ for folks like me on the (B)job from nine to (A)five.

Work in’ (A7)nine to five, what a way to make a liv in’.

Bare ly get tin’ by.

It’s all tak in’ and no giv in’.

They just use your mind and they nev er give you cred it.

It’s e (F#)nough (G#m7)to drive you (B)cra zy if you let it.

(E)Hoo hoo hoo oo woo

(F5)My two lives have got me hop pin’.

(Bb7)Dawn ’til mid night, there’s no stop pin’.

(F)Don’t know which I’m moth er ing the most.

(F)Pack his lunch and kiss my (F7)son ’n (Bb7)grab my purse and I keep run nin’.

(F)Got so much on my plate I could choke.

Work in’ (Bb7)nine to five.

For serv ice and de vo tion, you would think that I would de serve a fat pro mo tion.

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

I (G)swear (Am7)some times that (G)man is out to get me.

Nine to five.

They (G)let you dream just to watch ’em shat ter.

You’re (C)just a step on the boss man’s lad der, but (G)you got dreams he’ll nev er take a (D)way.

You’re in the same boat with a lot of your (G9)friends.

(C)Wait in’ for the day your ship ’ll come in.

The (G)tide’s gon na turn and it’s (D)all gon na roll your way.

(C7)Nine to five.

As long as we’re to geth er, you know you and I will make it through (C)what ev er.

They can’t keep us down.

We’ll just rise a bove it.

You hold (A)on (Bm7)to me.

We’ll (D)tell ’em (Em7)where to shove it.

(G5)Nine to five, you can lose your mind.

Get up and work, get up (Dm7)and work.

(G5)Nine to five, you can lose your mind.

(C9)Work in’ nine to five.

Lose your mind.

(C)Nine to five.

It’s e nough to drive you cra zy, it’s e nough to drive you cra zy, it’s e nough to drive you cra it’s e nough, it’s e nough to drive you…

(Ab)Dreams and plans are in the mak ing.

Suc (Dbmaj7)cess is out there for the tak ing.

(Ab)Wish it was as sim ple as it sounds.

I (Ab)swear to you, I’m (Ab)gon na do it, (Dbmaj7)grit my teeth and I’ll get through it.

It’s (Ab)hard to see the up side when you’re down.

Work ing (Db9)nine to five.

It be came nec es sar y when my hus band, Dick, left me (Ab)for his (Bbm7)sec re tar y.

(Ab)Nev er worked be fore, but some how I’ve got to make it.

’Til I (Bb)learn (Cm7)the ropes, I (Bb)guess (Eb)I’ll just (CN.C.)have to fake it.

(D9)Nine to five.

So man y of us do it, but we know in side we’re gon na make it through it.

There’s a bright er day and we’ll keep look in’ t’ward it.

And we’ll (B)buy (C#m7)that (Ddim7)dream (B)soon as (E)we can (F#)just af ford it.

(A5)Nine to five.

Work in’ (D9)nine to five.

(A5)Nine to five.

Work in’ (D9)nine to five.

(F#m7)Nine to five.

Work in’ (D)nine to five.

I de (A)serve a fat pro mo tion.

The (B)tide’s gon (CN.C.)na turn.

Work in’ (D9)nine to (E9sus)five.

(C)Nine (Gmaj7)to (A5)five!

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 E at 140 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.
How many chords does "Nine To Five" use?
Just 52 chords: A, A7, Ab, Ab7, Abpow, Adim7, Am7, Apow, +44 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dolly Parton songs work for kids?
Try "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN", "FROM HERE TO THE MOON AND BACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.