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

"Take This Job And Shove It" by David Allan Coe is in the key of Bb 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.

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

(F)Take this job and shove it!

I ain’t (Bb7)work in’ here no more.

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

You (F)bet ter not try to stand in my way, ’cause I’m (Bb7)walk in’ out the (F)door.

(Bb)Take this job and (F)shove it!

I ain’t (C7)work in’ here no (F)more.

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

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

And (F)I’ve seen a lot I’m of good folk die that (Bb7)had a lot of bills to pay.

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

(F)Take this job and shove it!

I ain’t (Bb7)work in’ here no more.

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

You (F)bet ter not try to stand in my way, ’cause I’m (Bb7)walk in’ out the (F)door.

(Bb)Take this job and (F)shove it!

I ain’t (C7)work in’ here no (F)more.

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

t’ry The line boss, he’s a fool.

(Bb)Got a brand new flat top hair cut.

Lord, in’ in he thinks he’s cool.

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

That (Bb7)suck er, lot he’s gon na pay.

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

(F)more.

(Bb)Take this job and (F)shove it!

Take This Job And Shove It by David Allan Coe

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb 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 Allan Coe is in the key of Bb 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.
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.