It's Five O'clock Somewhere (ver. 2)
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[Intro: ]D G A D D
D A D A
THE SUN IS HOT AND THAT ‘OLE CLOCK IS MOVING SLOW- AND SO AM I.
D A Bm A
THE WORK DAY PASSES LIKE MOLASSES IN WINTER TIME- BUT ITS JULY.
G D
I’M GETTING PAID BY THE HOUR AND OLDER BY THE MINUTE,
A D
MY BOSS JUST PUSHED ME OVER THE LIMIT.
G D A
I’D LIKE TO CALL HIM SOMETHING- I THINK I’LL JUST CALL IT A DAY
[Refrão]D G
POUR ME SOMETHING TALL AND STRONG
A D
MAKE IT A HURRICAINE BEFORE I GO INSANE.
G A D
IT’S ONLY HALF PAST 12, BUT I DON’T CARE…IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE.
INTRO THING
D A D A
WELL THIS LUNCH BREAK IS GONNA TAKE ALL AFTERNOON- AND HALF THE NIGHT.
D A Bm A
TOMORROW MORNING I KNOW THER’LL BE HELL TO PAY- HEY BUT THAT’S ALRIGHT.
G D
I AINT HAD A DAY OFF NOW IN OVER A YEAR.
A D
MY JAMAICAN VACATION IS GONNA START RIGHT HERE.
G D A
IF THE PHONES FOR ME YOU CAN TELL THEM I JUST SAILED AWAY.
CHORUS
INSTURMENTAL - D G A D D G A D
BRIDGE
Bm G
I COULD PAY OFF MY TAB, POUR MYSELF IN A CAB
Em A D
AND BE BACK TO WORK BEFORE TWO
Bm G Em
AT A MOMENT LIKE THIS I CAN’T HELP BUT WONDER…WHAT WOULD JIMMY BUFFETT
A
DO?
(JIMMY SPEAKING) FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK THAT ALAN. I’D SAY…
CHORUS FOREVER
How to play It's Five O'clock Somewhere (ver. 2)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.