Learn to play "Shiftwork" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Shiftwork" smoothly on your guitar.
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C Shiftwork, hard work, tired body, C7 F blue collar shirt and a baseball cap C Union made He's hot, sweat drops round the clock C7 F the door never locks and the noise C never stops night or day G F C workin' 7 to 3, or 3 to 11, 11 to 7 Shirtwork, tough work for the busy convenience store clerk two feet that hurt and going insane she's mad, at some lad drove off and didn't pay for his gas and he won't be the last, around the clock pain. workin' 7 to 3, or 3 to 11, 11 to 7 Chorus: F C Talkin' 'bout a bunch of shiftwork F C a big ole pile of shiftwork G F C 7 to 3, or 3 to 11, 11 to 7 Well I worked shiftwork for 10 years man i hated that work then i made a break with the money i saved it took me to the beach to have a beer by the edge of the sea in this 'round-the-clock place i drank my money away we partied 7 to 3, 3 to 11, 11 to 7 Chorus Talkin' 'bout a bunch of shiftwork a big ole pile of shiftwork 7 to 3, or 3 to 11, 11 to 7 7 to 3, or 3 to 11, 11 to 7 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC ![]() C7 ![]() F ![]() G ![]() Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Shiftwork" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Shiftwork" by Kenny Chesney.