Can a complete beginner play "Take This Job And Shove It"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Take This Job And Shove It" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "Take This Job And Shove It"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Take This Job And Shove It" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Take This Job And Shove It — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Take This Job And Shove It" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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 good blow folk die that (A)had a lot of bills to pay. (A)I’d give the shirt right off of my back fac es when if I 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 good blow my top. That (A)suck er, lot he’s gon na pay. (A)Lord, I can’t wait to see of their back fac es when if I get had the nerve to say: (E)more. (CN.C.)Take this job and shove it!

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Country
Key: E
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: David Allen Coe

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How to Play "Take This Job And Shove It" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.