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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 G

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
GI Was End Of Third Year, DLonely And Confused
CToo Old For The Youth Club, C#dimToo Young For The Blues
GBarely Out Of Primary, SDtill They Had Me Choose
ECxactly What I Wanted From CaGreer

Verse 2
They CCame Up With Suggestions, I GThanked Them For Advice
CLifted Index Finger And GPointed It Outside
GThank You For Your Presence, Thank You DMiss, Thank You Sir
I'm ACfraid I Want The Job Of Kissing GHer

Chorus
I Want The Job Of Kissing GHer
I Want The Job Of Holding DHands
Sit Next To Her At Every CLunchtime
And Quietly Talk Of Future GPlans

Verse 3
Years GLater At The Job Centre, They DSat Me Down Again
CAsked If I Was Happy, Had C#dimSituation Changed
Any GInterviews, Appointments, I'd DRecently Arranged
That Could CHelp Me Decide Upon CaGreer

Verse 4
CAll Of Your Proposals GSound So Very Great
From The SCcrubbing Of The Toilet To The GCleaning Of The Plate
GThank You For Your Time Today, I'm ADfraid I Can't Concur
I've CGot Myself The Job Of Loving GHer

Chorus
I Got The Job Of Kissing GHer
I Got The Job Of Holding DHands
Sit Next To Her At Every CLunchtime
And Quietly Talk Of Future GPlans

Post-Chorus
Fmaj7 When Love For Woman Seems To GHappen
Fmaj7 The More The Envious Seem To SGtare
C And The More I'd Be DeGtermined
D To Keep The Job Of Loving GHer

Bridge
BmFinally At The Graveyard, MyEm Job At Last Is Done
And BmWhen You Reach Retirement, REmegrets, There Should Be None
AmCover Me In Gold In EmFrankincense And Myrrh
'Cause BmNothing Brought The Riches, I Had With The Job Of LovingEm Her

Chorus
I Had The Job Of Kissing GHer
I Had The Job Of Holding DHands
Sit Next To Her At Every CLunchtime
And Quietly Talk Of Future GPlans

Outro
Fmaj7 When Love For Woman Seems To GHappen
Fmaj7 The More The Envious Seem To SGtare
C And The More I'd Be DeGtermined
D To Keep The Job Of Loving GHer
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Want The Job?

The chords for I Want The Job are: G, D, C, C#dim, Fmaj7, Bm, Em, Am

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: G, D, C, C#dim, Fmaj7, Bm, Em, Am

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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