Weekend Song
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Intro:
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F
It's back-breakin', bone-shakin', belly-achin', hard-workin'
C
Two more hours to go
Bb
Yes, it's keepin' me alive, doin' nine to five
G C
And I ain't got nothin' to show
F
Pretty soon I'll be leavin' with the wages I'm receivin'
C
But you know it's gonna be all right
Bb Dm
Come on, babe, and take me away
Gm C F
We got some money to spend the night
[Refrão]
C C C/C#
Pick me up at the station
Dm Eb
Meet me at the train
Bb F Bb/F F Bb/F F
Have a meal and a shower and a change of clothes
C C C/C#
I can't afford a vacation
Dm Eb
But I can take the strain
Bb G/B
As long as I can be with you
C (implied)
I'll find a way to burn it as quickly as I earn it
Yes, it's back-breakin' bone-shakin', belly-achin', hard-workin'
Two more hours to go
Seven long years for the same corporation
and I ain't got nothin' to show
And tonight when I'm leavin' I'll be just breakin' even
but I know it's gonna be all right
I'll shake off my blues when you put on your shoes
We got some money to spend the night
Intro, slightly modified guitar part
G
I don't want to stand here and sound accusin'
F (implied)
Everybody does their share of losin'
C F C Piano run
If I'm gonna lose it I might as well be doin' it right
Guitar solo over verse chords
Chorus
Pick me up at the station
Meet me at the train
Have a meal and a shower and a change of clothes
I can't afford a vacation
But I can take the strain
Long as I can be with you
I'll find away to burn it as quickly as I earn it
Yes, it's back-breakin', bone-shakin', belly-achin', hard-workin'
Two more hours to go
Yes, it's keepin' me alive doin' nine to five
and I ain't got nothin' to show
And tonight when I'm leavin' I'll be just breakin' even
but I know it's gonna be all right
Come on babe, and take me away
We got some money to spend the night
Slowly
Bb
Come on babe
Dm
Take me away
G Bb F (minor pentatonic run)
We've got some money to spend the night
How to play Weekend Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.