What key is "Take This Job And Shove It" in?

"Take This Job And Shove It" by David Allen Coe is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Take This Job And Shove It" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Take This Job And Shove It" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Take This Job And Shove It"?

This arrangement of "Take This Job And Shove It" uses 7 chords: A, A7, B, B7, C, E, F#.

How long does it take to learn "Take This Job And Shove It" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Take this job and shove it!

I ain’t (A7)work in’ here no more.

My wom an done left and took all the rea sons I was work in’ for.

You (E)bet ter not try to stand in my way, ’cause I’m (A7)walk in’ out the (E)door.

(A7)Take this job and (E)shove it!

I ain’t (B7)work in’ here no (E)more.

Well, that I’ve been work in’ in u this fac t’ry for nigh on fif teen years.

(A)All this time I watched my wom an (E)drown in’ in a pool of tears.

And I’ve seen a lot I’m of na folk die that (A)had a lot of bills to pay.

(A)I’d give the shirt right off of my back es when if I had the guts to say:

(CN.C.)Take this job and shove it!

I ain’t (A7)work in’ here no more.

My wom an done left and took all the rea sons I was work in’ for.

You (E)bet ter not try to stand in my way, ’cause I’m (A7)walk in’ out the (E)door.

(A7)Take this job and (E)shove it!

I ain’t (B7)work in’ here no (E)more.

Well, that fore man, he’s a reg u lar dog.

t’ry The line boss, he’s a fool.

(A)Got a brand new flat top hair cut; (E)Lord, in’ in he thinks he’s cool.

And One of these days I’m gon na my top.

That (A)suck er, lot he’s gon na pay.

(A)Lord, I can’t wait to see of their back es when if get had the nerve to say:

(E)more.

(CN.C.)Take this job and shove it!

Take This Job And Shove It by David Allen Coe

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Take This Job And Shove It”

What key is "Take This Job And Shove It" in?: "Take This Job And Shove It" by David Allen Coe is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Take This Job And Shove It" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Take This Job And Shove It" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Take This Job And Shove It"?: This arrangement of "Take This Job And Shove It" uses 7 chords: A, A7, B, B7, C, E, F#.
How long does it take to learn "Take This Job And Shove It" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.