Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow
Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow
Chord Chart
Backing Track
Lyrics
Demo Videos
Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands: I Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow | Jubilee | KET
KET - Kentucky Educational Television
Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow - Bluegrass Jam at the Trailhead
Jonathan Edwards
Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow- Hunter Patterson with Appalachian Trail Bluegrass, Bristol 14 Aug 2018
jlw37663
Leftover Salmon - Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow - Dunegrass 2008
MyTallTripod
About This Song
Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow is a jam session essential—one of those tunes that gets called at bluegrass circles everywhere. It's typically played in C and moves at a medium to upbeat tempo. With just 3 chords, it's one of the more accessible tunes in the bluegrass repertoire and a great choice for newer players joining their first jam sessions.
The song features a simple verse-chorus structure with plenty of room for instrumental breaks between vocal sections. Don't be surprised when the banjo or fiddle takes a break while everyone else holds down the groove—that's your chance to listen and learn the form. When it's your turn to take a break, keep it tasteful and remember: you're supporting the song, not showing off.
