The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Why Don't You Get A Job" 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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Learn Why Don't You Get A Job Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Offspring
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 "Why Don't You Get A Job" smoothly on your guitar.
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My friend's got a girlfriend,
man he hates that bitch
He tells me every day
He says, "Man, I really gotta lose my chick
In the worst kinda way."
F
She sits on her ass
A#
He works his hands to the bone
F C
To give her money every payday
F A#
But she wants more dinero just to stay at home
F C F
Well my friend, you gotta say
Chorus:
F A#
I won't pay, I won't pay ya, No Way-ay-ay-ay
F C F
Na na, why don't you get a job?
F A#
Say no way, say no way-ah, no way-ay-ay-ay
F C F
Na na, why don't you get a job?
I guess all his money, well, it isn't enough
To keep her bill collectors at bay
I guess all his money, well, it isn't enough
’Cause that girl's got expensive taste
Chorus:
"I won't pay, I won't pay ya, no way
Na-na, why don't you get a job?"
Say, "No way," say, "No way-ya, no way
Na-na, why don't you get a job?"
A#
Well I guess it ain't easy
F
Doing nothing at all
A#
But hey man free rides just don't
G C
Come along every day
(Let me tell you about my other friend now)
My friend's got a boyfriend,
man she hates that dick
She tells me every day
He wants more dinero just to stay at home
Well, my friend, you gotta say
Chorus:
"I won't pay, I won't pay ya, no way
Na-na, why don't you get a job?"
Say, "No way," say, "No way-ya, no way
Na-na, why don't you get a job?"
"I won't give you no money, I always pay
Na-na, why don't you get a job?"
Say, "No way," say, "No way-ya, no way
Na-na, why don't you get a job?"
Hey! That's something everyone can enjoy
You can simplify chords by removing barre
| TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  C  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. |
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