The Weekend
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Capo 2
Intro: Em G A G (x4)
verse 1
Em G
Tick tock, I'm on the clock and I'm feeling like
Am G
This job's just 9 to 5'in my life away
Em G Am
It's like I'm back in school and I'm in the last class
G
And I'm passing time until the bell ring
Em G
Having visions of summertime
Am G
Wait a minute now, that's just later tonight
Em G
Tan legs and tailgating, it's all up in the moonlight
Am G G
And by the way, its pay day
[Refrão]Em G
Live it up for the weekend
A G
Pour it up, have the time of your life
Em G
Take a shot for the regrets
A G
Double up and it's bound to get buck wild
Em G
Hey ladies, let your hair down
A G
We know ain't nobody scared now, hell nah
Em G
Just do your thing like it's spring break
A G
Wake and bake and we're at it again
We live it up for the weekend
Em G A G
verse 2
Em G
Backwoods looking like Panama City
Am G
A bunch of jacked up trucks and bikinis
Em G
Got a Yeti full of good ideas
Am G
Like I ain't worried 'bout driving, I'mma stay right here
[Refrão]Em G
Live it up for the weekend
A G
Pour it up, have the time of your life
Em G
Take a shot for the regrets
A G
Double up and it's bound to get buck wild
Em G
Hey ladies, let your hair down
A G
We know ain't nobody scared now, hell nah
Em G
Just do your thing like it's spring break
A G
Wake and bake and we're at it again
We live it up for the weekend
Solo
Em G A G (x2)
Bridge
Em G Am G
Somebody said something 'bout church on Sunday, amen
Em G
Somebody said something 'bout work on Monday
Am G
Shhh, don't say it again
[Refrão]Em G
Live it up for the weekend
A G
Pour it up, have the time of your life
Em G
Take a shot for the regrets
A G
Double up and it's bound to get buck wild
Em G
Hey ladies, let your hair down
A G
We know ain't nobody scared now, hell nah
Em G
Just do your thing like it's spring break
A G
Wake and bake and we're at it again
We live it up for the weekend
Outro
Em G A G
How to play The Weekend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.