Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?

Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Take This Job And Shove It". Key of E, 120 BPM.

What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?

Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

Take This Job And Shove It — Simple Sheet Music

"Take This Job And Shove It" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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 Beginner Lead Sheet Bar 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.
2
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.
3
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.