Chords for "When Work Is Over"

From: Jim Smart
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 17:54:23 -1000
Subject: when work is over


When Work Is Over

Written by Ray Davies

Note: The intro is a synchopated horn and guitar part based on the chord of
C major. It isn't as hard as it sounds! Play the first three notes: G A C
quickly, then figure out the rest (those three notes are all you'll
need...)

riff in C     G (build)
G          Am                C
When work is over he likes to hit the bars,
G          Am                C
And at the boozer we'll have another jar,
G          Am                C
Because drinking can help ease the strain
        F        C
Of his boring occupation,
 F        C
Dull conversation,
 F        C
Living by the book
        D
And the rules and regulations.

C                        F (with an occasional D note thrown in)
Drinking helps us to forget what we are,
C                        F
We leave the office and walk straight to the bar.
C                        F

G
Don't stop to think,
F                   riff in C
Have another drink!

C                        F
Drinking helps us to relax with the chaps,
C                        F
A double scotch and we forget where we're at.
C                        F
Whoa
G
Don't stop to think
F
Have another drink!

G          Am                C
When work is over he likes to hit the bars,
G          Am                C
Go down the boozer and have another jar,
G          Am                C
Because drinking can help ease the strain
          F        C
Of his boring occupation,
 F        C
Dull conversation,
 F        C
Living by the book
   D
And the rules and regulations.

 F        C
Boring occupations,
 F        C
Dull conversations,
 F        C
Living by the book
          D
And the rules and regulations.

C                        F
Drinking helps us to forget what we are,
C                        F
We leave the office and walk straight to the bar,
C                        F
Whoa
G
Don't stop to think,
F (not played, but implied)
Have another drink.


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