Take This Job And Shove It

by David Allen Coe
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(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!

Take This Job And Shove It — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Take This Job And Shove It" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 120 BPM.

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About “Take This Job And Shove It”

What key is "Take This Job And Shove It" by David Allen Coe played in?
Take This Job And Shove It is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Take This Job And Shove It"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Take This Job And Shove It" 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 "Take This Job And Shove It"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Take This Job And Shove It"?
"Take This Job And Shove It" was originally performed by David Allen Coe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Take This Job And Shove It"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, B, B7, C, E, F#.

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