Quit Your Job
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
D A Bm G A
[Verse 1]
D A D
I’m breaking even if I’m lucky
Bm A D
I work relentlessly
Bm A D A G D A G
I’m constantly at war with my own head and it’s winning
[Verse 2]
D A D
Pride is not expensive (No it’s not)
Bm A D
Dignity is cheap (Yes it is)
Bm A D A G
I think it’s safe to say that if I walk away
D A G
I’m not giving up the dream
[Chorus]
D A G N.C.
I’m going to quit my job
Bm A D
And I suggest you quit your job
Bm A D A G
Then go and find another job
Bm A D
So you can quit that job
[Transition]
Bm G A
[Verse 3]
D A D
Hand in those TPS reports (No I won’t)
Bm A D
And throw away the thoughts (Yes I will)
Bm A D A G
Of everything that you used to love
D A G
And back away from that shotgun
D A G
And prescription drugs
[Chorus]
D A G N.C.
I’m going to quit my job
Bm A D
And I suggest you quit your job
Bm A D A G
Then go and find another job
Bm A D
So you can quit that job
Bm A Bm N.C.
So you can also quit that job
[Bridge] (Waltz rhythm)
Bm D
I’m a rat in a lab
A Bm
I’m an itch on your back
G Gmaj7/F# Em D A Bm
I’m an ant under your magnifying glass
Bm D
Wipe that smile off your face
A Bm
Because the world is on your case
G Gmaj7/F# Em D A G
The poor are poor and the rich are broke
G A D
Life’s a joke and you’re in life
[Chorus] (back to previous rhythm)
D A G N.C.
I’m going to quit my job
Bm A D
And I suggest you quit your job
Bm A D A G
Then go and find another job
[Outro]
D A G
My own economy
Bm A D
Take everything for free
Bm A D A G
I am not an anarchist
Bm A D
But soon I’ll have to be
Bm A D A G
I am not an anarchist
Bm A Dsus2 D Dsus2
But soon I’ll have to be
How to play Quit Your Job
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.