The Offspring

YoSabina · 120 BPM · 4/4

The Offspring

YoSabina

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Capo

E

My friend's got a girlfriend,E man, he hatGes that bitch

He tells meG# every day

He says, "Man, I really gotta lose my chDmick

DmIn the worsDt kind Dmof way"

SDmhe sits on her ass, he works his hands to the bone

DmTo giBve her money every payday

BBut she wants more dinero just to stay at home

BWell, my friend, you gotta say

BI won't pay, I wDmon't pay ya,B no way-ay-ay-ay

BNa-na, why don't you get a job?

BSay no way, say no way-ah, no way-ay-ay-ay

BNa-na, why don't you get a job?

BI guess all his Amoney, well, it isBn't enough

To kBeep the bill colFlectors Aat bay

AI guess all his mBoney, well, it isn't enough

'CauDse that girlA's got expensive taste

AI wGon't pay, AI won't pay ya,B no way-ay-ay-ay

Na-Dmna, whBy don't you get a job?

BSay no way, say no way-ah, no way-ay-ay-ayC#m

C#mNa-Bna, why don't you get a job?

BWell, I guess it Aain't BeasyDm doing nBothing at all, oh yeah

BBut, hey man,Em free riBdes just don't comAe along eBvery day

B(Let me tell you about my other friend now)D

DMy friend's got aA boyfriend, man, shBe hates that dick

BShe tells me eveDry day

DHe wants more dBinero just to stay at home

BWFell, Dmy friendA, you gotta say

AI won't pay, I won't pay ya, no way-ay-ay-ay

Na-na,B why don't you get a job?

BSay no way, say no way-ah, no way-ay-ay-ay

BNa-na, why don't you get a job?

I wonB't give you no money, I always pay

BNa-na, why don't you get a job?

SBay no way, say no way-ah, no way-ay-ay-ay

Na-nBa, why don't you get a job?

B

♪ instrumental ♪

BHey, that's something everyone can enjoy

B

♪ instrumental ♪

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All Chords Used (10)

KeyB major

Tempo~120 BPM

How to play The Offspring by YoSabina on guitar

This song is a good beginner pick because it sits at a steady 120 BPM and gives you a clear, driving feel without needing advanced technique. You can focus on clean changes and a steady groove, which makes it satisfying to lock in early.

Most of the song uses open shapes like E, G, Dm, D, A, F, and Em, but you will also need the harder barre shapes G#, B, and C#m. The main change to watch is the opening move from G to G# and then into Dm, since that shift can feel abrupt at first.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly, then practice the barre shapes on their own until they feel stable. Next, connect the full chord sequence at a relaxed tempo, and only then bring it up to song speed while keeping each change even and controlled.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.

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Tutorials & guides for "The Offspring"

D Chord Guitar — How to Play D Major (Finger Positions + Tips)

Em Chord on Guitar — The Easiest Chord You

Em7 Chord on Guitar: One-Finger Open Chord

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