It's Five O'clock Somewhere

by Alan Jackson
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Lyrics

The sun is hot and that old clock is mov (D)in’ slow

and (A)so am I.

The (D)work day pass es like mo las ses in (Bm)win ter time, hey, but (A)it’s Ju ly.

I’m get tin’ (G)paid by the hou r and (D)old er by the min ute.

My My (A)boss just pushed ca me gon o (D)start ver the lim it.

I’d like to (G)call him some thin’, you I (D)think I’ll just call it a day.

(D)Pour

me some thin’ (G)tall and strong, make it a (A)hur ri cane be fore I go in sane.

It’s on ly half past twelve, but I don’t care.

(CN.C.)It’s five o’ clock (D)some where.

Well, this lunch break is gon na take all af (D)ter noon

and (A)half the night.

To (D)mor row morn in’ I know there’ll ses be (Bm)hell to pay,

hey, but (A)that’s al right.

I’m Ain’t tin’ (G)had a day off now in (D)o ver a year.

min ute.

My Ja (A)mai can va ca me gon o (D)start right here.

lim it.

I’d If the (G)phone’s for me, thin’, you I (D)tell ’em I’ve just sailed a way.

(D)Pour

me some thin’ (G)tall and strong, make it a (A)hur ri cane be fore I go in sane.

It’s on ly half past twelve,

but I don’t care.

(CN.C.)It’s five o’ clock (D)some where.

Well, it’s five o’ clock (D)some where.

I could (Bm)pay off my tab, pour my (G)self in a cab and be (Em)back to work be fore (D)two.

At a (Bm)mo ment like this, I (G)can’t help but won der:

What would Jim my Buf fet (A)do?

I’d say: (D)Pour me some thin’ (G)tall and strong, make it a (A)hur ri cane be fore I go in sane.

It’s on ly half past twelve,

but I don’t care.

And I don’t care.

It’s five o’ clock (D)some where.

It's Five O'clock Somewhere — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" by Alan Jackson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “It's Five O'clock Somewhere”

Can I learn "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
What key is "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" by Alan Jackson played in?
It's Five O'clock Somewhere is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's Five O'clock Somewhere"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "It's Five O'clock Somewhere"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's Five O'clock Somewhere"?
"It's Five O'clock Somewhere" was originally performed by Alan Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It's Five O'clock Somewhere"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Alan Jackson can I play here?
Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "It's Five O'clock Somewhere"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "It's Five O'clock Somewhere"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.