Nice Work If You Can Get It
View chords used in this chart
G G9 B7
Holdin' hands at midnight
Em B Cm7
'Neath a starry sky
G G/F# Em G/B
Nice work if you can get it,
Am7 D9 G D7
And you can get it if you try
G G9 B7
Strollin' with the one girl,
Em B Cm7
Sighin' sigh after sigh
G G/F# Em G/B
Nice work if you can get it
Am7 D9 G
And you can get it if you try
Bridge
Em B7/13- Cm7 Em Am B7
Just imagine someone waiting at the cottage door
A7 Em7 A7 Em7
Where two hearts become one
Am7 Cdim D7
Who could ask for anything more
G G9 B7
Loving one who loves you
Em B Cm7
And then takin' that vow
G G/F# Em G/B
Nice work if you can get it
Am7 D9 Am7 Cdim Am7 G
And if you get it, won't you tell me how
How to play Nice Work If You Can Get It
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.