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The song Take This Job and Shove It was written by David Allan Coe for Johnny Paycheck. It is a song that has struck a chord with disgruntled workers looking to escape the tyranny of their worklife. According to Wikipedia, at the bequest of workers seeking to quit, local radio stations have been known to call their employers and quit their jobs for them on the air by playing the song. Whether one regards such gestures as stylish or foolhardy, what is indisputable is that the song itself is a good one, probably best enjoyed away from work.
Take This Job and Shove It
By David Allan Coe
Chorus: Take This Job And Shove It/ I Ain’t Working’ Here No More My Woman Done Left And Took All Of The Reasons I Was Working For You Better Not Try To Stand In My Way/ When I Walk Out The Door Take This Job And Shove It/ I Ain’t Working’ Here No More
I Been Working In This Factory/ Pretty Close To 15 Years I’ve Some Of My Best Friends’ Women/ Standing In A Pool Of Tears I’ve Seen A Lot Of Kinfolks Dying/ I Had A Lot Of Bills To Pay Lord, I’d Give The Shirt Right Offing’ My Back/ If I Had The Nerve To Say:
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The Foreman Is A Regular Sob. And The Night Boss, He’s A Fool He Got Himself A Brand New Flattop Haircut Lord, He Really Thinks That’s Cool One Of These Days I’m Gonna Blow My Top And There’s Gonna Be Hell To Pay I Can’t Wait To See Their Faces When I Get The Nerve To Say
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The following video will allow you to hear Johnny Paycheck's wonderful, country rendition. With the lyrics included below, have fun singing along:
This next video features a modernized variation of the song with one entitled "Shove This Jay-Oh-Bee" by Canibus. The edgey lyrics will resonate with many in challenging work situations.
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