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I Want The Job

Paul Heaton & Rianne Downey

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Want The Job by Paul Heaton & Rianne Downey in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
From The Album "Jenius" (2026)

Intro
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Verse 1
AI Was End Of Third Year, ELonely And Confused
DToo Old For The Youth Club, D#dimToo Young For The Blues
ABarely Out Of Primary, SEtill They Had Me Choose
EDxactly What I Wanted From CaAreer

Verse 2
They DCame Up With Suggestions, I AThanked Them For Advice
DLifted Index Finger And APointed It Outside
AThank You For Your Presence, Thank You EMiss, Thank You Sir
I'm ADfraid I Want The Job Of Kissing AHer

Chorus
I Want The Job Of Kissing AHer
I Want The Job Of Holding EHands
Sit Next To Her At Every DLunchtime
And Quietly Talk Of Future APlans

Verse 3
Years ALater At The Job Centre, They ESat Me Down Again
DAsked If I Was Happy, Had D#dimSituation Changed
Any AInterviews, Appointments, I'd ERecently Arranged
That Could DHelp Me Decide Upon CaAreer

Verse 4
DAll Of Your Proposals ASound So Very Great
From The SDcrubbing Of The Toilet To The ACleaning Of The Plate
AThank You For Your Time Today, I'm AEfraid I Can't Concur
I've DGot Myself The Job Of Loving AHer

Chorus
I Got The Job Of Kissing AHer
I Got The Job Of Holding EHands
Sit Next To Her At Every DLunchtime
And Quietly Talk Of Future APlans

Post-Chorus
Gmaj7 When Love For Woman Seems To AHappen
Gmaj7 The More The Envious Seem To SAtare
D And The More I'd Be DeAtermined
E To Keep The Job Of Loving AHer

Bridge
C#mFinally At The Graveyard, My F#mJob At Last Is Done
And C#mWhen You Reach Retirement, ReF#mgrets, There Should Be None
BmCover Me In Gold In F#mFrankincense And Myrrh
'Cause C#mNothing Brought The Riches, I Had With The Job Of Loving F#mHer

Chorus
I Had The Job Of Kissing AHer
I Had The Job Of Holding EHands
Sit Next To Her At Every DLunchtime
And Quietly Talk Of Future APlans

Outro
Gmaj7 When Love For Woman Seems To AHappen
Gmaj7 The More The Envious Seem To SAtare
D And The More I'd Be DeAtermined
E To Keep The Job Of Loving AHer
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for I Want The Job?

The chords for I Want The Job are: A, E, D, D#dim, Gmaj7, C#m, F#m, Bm

What is the original key of I Want The Job?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing I Want The Job?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play I Want The Job in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Want The Job be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Want The Job on ukulele?

Chord I Want The Job can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Want The Job?

I Want The Job uses 8 chords: A, E, D, D#dim, Gmaj7, C#m, F#m, Bm

What is the easiest way to play I Want The Job?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I Want The Job released in?

I Want The Job was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Want The Job?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Want The Job to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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