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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 E

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
EI Was End Of Third Year, BLonely And Confused
AToo Old For The Youth Club, A#dimToo Young For The Blues
EBarely Out Of Primary, SBtill They Had Me Choose
EAxactly What I Wanted From CaEreer

Verse 2
They ACame Up With Suggestions, I EThanked Them For Advice
ALifted Index Finger And EPointed It Outside
EThank You For Your Presence, Thank You BMiss, Thank You Sir
I'm AAfraid I Want The Job Of Kissing EHer

Chorus
I Want The Job Of Kissing EHer
I Want The Job Of Holding BHands
Sit Next To Her At Every ALunchtime
And Quietly Talk Of Future EPlans

Verse 3
Years ELater At The Job Centre, They BSat Me Down Again
AAsked If I Was Happy, Had A#dimSituation Changed
Any EInterviews, Appointments, I'd BRecently Arranged
That Could AHelp Me Decide Upon CaEreer

Verse 4
AAll Of Your Proposals ESound So Very Great
From The SAcrubbing Of The Toilet To The ECleaning Of The Plate
EThank You For Your Time Today, I'm ABfraid I Can't Concur
I've AGot Myself The Job Of Loving EHer

Chorus
I Got The Job Of Kissing EHer
I Got The Job Of Holding BHands
Sit Next To Her At Every ALunchtime
And Quietly Talk Of Future EPlans

Post-Chorus
Dmaj7 When Love For Woman Seems To EHappen
Dmaj7 The More The Envious Seem To SEtare
A And The More I'd Be DeEtermined
B To Keep The Job Of Loving EHer

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

Chorus
I Had The Job Of Kissing EHer
I Had The Job Of Holding BHands
Sit Next To Her At Every ALunchtime
And Quietly Talk Of Future EPlans

Outro
Dmaj7 When Love For Woman Seems To EHappen
Dmaj7 The More The Envious Seem To SEtare
A And The More I'd Be DeEtermined
B To Keep The Job Of Loving EHer
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Want The Job?

The chords for I Want The Job are: E, B, A, A#dim, Dmaj7, G#m, C#m, F#m

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: E, B, A, A#dim, Dmaj7, G#m, C#m, F#m

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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