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9 To 5

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Transcribed by Kellie G
Key: F# Standard Tuning
Capo on 2nd fret
[Verse]
ETumble outta bed and a`stumble to the kitchen
APour myself a cup of ambition
EAnd yawn n` stretch n` and try to come to Blife
EJump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin`
AOut on the streets the traffic starts jumpin`
With Efolks like me on the Bjob from 9 to E5
[Chorus]
Workin` A9 to 5 - what a way to make a livin`
Barely Egettin` by - it`s all takin` and no givin`
They just Ause your mind - and they never give you credit
It`s F#enough to drive you Bcrazy if you let it
A9 to 5 - for service and devotion
You would Ethink that I would deserve a fair promotion
Want to Amove ahead but the boss won`t seem to let me
I F#swear sometimes that man is Bout to get me mEmmmmmm
[Verse]
EThey let you dream just to watch `em shatter
You`re Ajust a step on the boss man`s ladder
But Eyou got dreams he`ll never take aBway
EIn the same boat with a lot of your friends
AWaitin` for the day your ship`ll come in
And the Etide`s gonna turn an` it`s Ball gonna roll your Eway
[Repeat Chorus]
Workin` A9 to 5 - what a way to make a livin`
Barely Egettin` by - it`s all takin` and no givin`
They just Ause your mind - and you never get the credit
It`s F#enough to drive you Bcrazy if you let it
A9 to 5, yeah - they got you where they want you
There`s a Ebetter life - and you think about it don`t you
It`s a Arich man`s game - no matter what they call it
And you F#spend your life putting Bmoney in his wallet
A9 to 5 - what a way to make a livin`
Barely Egettin` by - it`s all takin` and no givin`
They just Ause your mind - and they never give you credit
It`s F#enough to drive you Bcrazy if you let it
A9 to 5, yeah - they got you where they want you
There`s a Ebetter life - and you dream about it don`t you
It's a Arich man`s game - no matter what they call it
And you F#spend your life putting Bmoney in his wallet

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The story behind the song

This song captures the spirit of the daily grind, portraying the struggles and dreams of working women. It was written for the comedy film 9 to 5, which, along with the song, took its title from an organization dedicated to fair pay and equal treatment for women in the workplace. The song became an anthem for office workers, celebrating resilience and the hope for a better life beyond the clock-in, clock-out routine. Playing this song means channeling that everyday determination and the dream of something more.

AI-written from these sources:9 to 5 (Dolly Parton song) — Wikipedia ↗Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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9 To 5

by Dolly Parton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Transcribed by Kellie G

Key: F# Standard Tuning

Capo on 2nd fret

[Verse]

Tumble outta bed and a`stumble to the kitchen

Pour myself a cup of ambition

E B

And yawn n` stretch n` and try to come to life

Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin`

Out on the streets the traffic starts jumpin`

E B E

With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5

[Chorus]

Workin` 9 to 5 - what a way to make a livin`

Barely gettin` by - it`s all takin` and no givin`

They just use your mind - and they never give you credit

F# B

It`s enough to drive you crazy if you let it

9 to 5 - for service and devotion

You would think that I would deserve a fair promotion

Want to move ahead but the boss won`t seem to let me

F# B E

I swear sometimes that man is out to get me mmmmmmm

[Verse]

They let you dream just to watch `em shatter

You`re just a step on the boss man`s ladder

E B

But you got dreams he`ll never take away

In the same boat with a lot of your friends

Waitin` for the day your ship`ll come in

E B E

And the tide`s gonna turn an` it`s all gonna roll your way

[Repeat Chorus]

Workin` 9 to 5 - what a way to make a livin`

Barely gettin` by - it`s all takin` and no givin`

They just use your mind - and you never get the credit

F# B

It`s enough to drive you crazy if you let it

9 to 5, yeah - they got you where they want you

There`s a better life - and you think about it don`t you

It`s a rich man`s game - no matter what they call it

F# B

And you spend your life putting money in his wallet

9 to 5 - what a way to make a livin`

Barely gettin` by - it`s all takin` and no givin`

They just use your mind - and they never give you credit

F# B

It`s enough to drive you crazy if you let it

9 to 5, yeah - they got you where they want you

There`s a better life - and you dream about it don`t you

It's a rich man`s game - no matter what they call it

F# B

And you spend your life putting money in his wallet

About 9 To 5 Chords by Dolly Parton

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