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(G)Tum ble out of bed and stum ble to the kitch en; (C)pour my self a cup of am bi tion, and (G)yawn, and stretch, and try to come to life.
(G)Jump in the show er, and the blood starts pump ing; (C)out on the street, the traf fic starts jump ing, with folks like me on the (D)job from nine na to your (G)five.
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 cred it; it’s e (A7)nough to drive you man is (D7)cra zy, if you let it.
(C)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 (A7)swear some times that man is (D7)cra zy, if you let it.
out to get me.
(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 (A7)nough to drive you put ting (D7)cra zy, if you let it.
(C)Nine to five, what 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 (A7)spend your life you put ting (D7)mon ey in his let it.
pock et.
Nine To Five — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Nine To Five" by Dolly Parton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 208 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build your confidence with a steady left-hand pedal bass — your left hand will mostly anchor on G, giving you a rock-solid foundation while your right hand handles the melody.
At 208 BPM it moves quickly, but the note values are forgiving, so it feels brisk rather than frantic.
Your five chords are all friendly shapes in the key of G, but watch the switch to A7 — that's the one that sneaks up on students because it briefly pulls outside the home key, so isolate any bars around that change and loop them slowly until the fingering feels automatic.
I'd suggest starting hands-separate at around half tempo, locking in that left-hand pedal groove first, then layering the right hand on top.
Once both hands feel comfortable, nudge the tempo up in small increments rather than jumping straight to full speed.
The trickiest stumbling point is rushing through the D7-to-G resolution — give that transition its full rhythmic weight and the whole piece will sound more polished.
This is really the song that'll lock in your ability to keep a relaxed, steady bass pattern while your right hand plays independently above it — a skill you'll use in dozens of songs after this one.
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About “Nine To Five”
- What key is "Nine To Five" by Dolly Parton played in?
- Nine To Five is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nine To Five"?
- The arrangement plays at 208 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nine To Five" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Nine To Five"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Nine To Five"?
- "Nine To Five" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Nine To Five"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, C, D, D7, G.
- What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
- Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Nine To Five" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Nine To Five" by Dolly Parton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Nine To Five" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Nine To Five" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.