Take This Job And Shove It

by David Allan Coe
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Take This Job And Shove It" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About “Take This Job And Shove It

Why does "Take This Job And Shove It" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Take This Job And Shove It".
What key is "Take This Job And Shove It" by David Allan Coe played in?
Take This Job And Shove It is arranged in the key of Bb 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 Allan Coe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is this real sheet music for "Take This Job And Shove It"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Take This Job And Shove It".
Can I see all the notes in "Take This Job And Shove It"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.

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