((G))Tum ble out of bed and I stum ble to the kit chen, ((C))pour my self a cup of am bi tion and yawn ((G))you’ve and stretch and try to come to life.
((G))Jump in the shower and the blood starts pump ing, ((C))out on the streets the traf fic starts jump ing with folks like me on the job from nine gon na to five.
a way.
Work ing (C)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 cre dit.
It’s e (A)nough (Bm7)to drive (A7)you (D)cra zy if you let it.
(C)Nine to five
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.
I (A)swear (Bm7)some times that (A7)man is out to get me.
They (C)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 you nev er get the cred it.
It’s e (A)nough (Cm7)to drive (A)put (A7)you (D)cra zy if you let it.
(C)Nine to five, yeah, they got you where they want you, there’s a bet ter life, and you think a bout it don’t you?
It’s a rich man’s game, and no mat ter what they call it.
And you (A)spend (Cm7)your life (A)put (A7)ting (D)mo ney in his wal let.
Nine To Five — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Nine To Five" by Dolly Parton: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Nine To Five”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Nine To Five" by Dolly Parton in?
- The backing track is in G at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Nine To Five" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Nine To Five"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Nine To Five", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Nine To Five" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Nine To Five"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Nine To Five"?
- "Nine To Five" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dolly Parton are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dolly Parton: "Blue Smoke", "Coat Of Many Colors", "Here You Come Again". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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