Boring Workday Blues
Pharaoh's Grind

[Intro]
Em                 G             C              Am
Yeah, it's another day, trapped in the grind
Em                 G          C              Am
Pharaoh's Grind, let's go!

[Verse 1]
Em              G                     C           Am
Eyelids heavy, coffee's cold, same ol' morning scene
Em           G            C         Am
Desk's a prison, cubicle walls, laptop screen
Em            G              C             Am
Boss is yelling, deadlines tight, not a joyful gleam
Em                G             C           Am
Lost in emails, numbers crunch, still stuck in this dream

[Chorus]
G                  D               Em                  C
You better lose yourself in the work, it's berserk
G                         D                      Em             C
Feel the clock tick, all the time it doesn't work
G                           D         Em                  C
You only get one shot, but it feels like a curse
G                       D              Em             C
Another boring workday, just dragging in reverse

[Verse 2]
Em                     G                    C         Am
Phone's been ringing, meetings long, nothing feels right
Em                G                   C             Am
Mind's a battlefield, fighting through the night
Em                   G                C             Am
Traffic jam, life's a slam, lost in this plight
Em                      G              C              Am
All your dreams deferred, won't take flight

[Bridge]
Am              C                   G                Em
Look, if you had one break, one moment
Am                     C                 G                        Em
Would you seize the day or just keep postponing?
Am    C                G                Em
Mouse clicks steady, work's never done
Am                     C                    G                Em
In this desert of mundane, you're the chosen one

[Chorus]
G                  D               Em                  C
You better lose yourself in the work, it's berserk
G                         D                      Em             C
Feel the clock tick, all the time it doesn't work
G                           D         Em                  C
You only get one shot, but it feels like a curse
G                       D              Em             C
Another boring workday, just dragging in reverse

[Verse 3]
Em                     G                   C           Am
Pyramids of paper, hieroglyphs on the wall
Em                     G                   C            Am
Lost in translation, no one heeds your call
Em                  G                 C              Am
King of your cubicle, queen of the stall
Em                           G               C      Am
Waiting for the weekend, praying you don't fall

[Outro]
Em                 G           C        Am
Yeah, it's another boring workday, what more can I say?
Em                  G                C       Am
Pharaoh's Grind, man, we just paving the way
Em                  G                C        Am
Keep your chin up, the weekend's near, let's slay
Em                     G C           Am
Another day, another dollar, hoping for better days

[Chorus]
G                  D               Em                  C
You better lose yourself in the work, it's berserk
G                         D                      Em             C
Feel the clock tick, all the time it doesn't work
G                           D         Em                  C
You only get one shot, but it feels like a curse
G                       D              Em             C
Another boring workday, just dragging in reverse

[Outro]
Em                   G            C                Am
Pharaoh's Grind, we out, keep your head high
Em                  G     C                Am
Through the grind, climb, reach for the sky
Em                       G                 C           Am
Until the day you break free, kiss the boredom goodbye
Em                     G        C            Am
Another day, another chance, let your spirit fly

For "Boring Workday Blues" by Pharaoh's Grind, given the blend of Egyptian music and rap, you'll want a drum beat that integrates both traditional hip-hop rhythms and elements of Middle Eastern percussion. Here's a suggested drum beat and tempo to capture the vibe:

Drum Beat & Tempo

Tempo: 90 BPM

Drum Pattern:

• Kick Drum: Strong on the 1st and 3rd beats of the measure to give it a steady hip-hop backbone.
• Snare Drum: Hits on the 2nd and 4th beats for that classic hip-hop feel.
• Hi-Hats: 16th note hi-hats to add complexity and rhythm, with occasional open hi-hats on the off-beats.
• Tambourine/Shaker: To add an Egyptian vibe, you can use a tambourine or shaker on the upbeat, creating an upbeat groove and keeping the rhythm lively.
• Doumbek/Darbuka: Syncopated fills and rolls to emulate the unique rhythm of traditional Middle Eastern music, particularly during transitions and bridges.

Here’s a simplified way to represent this:

Basic Hip-Hop Beat:

1   &   2   &   3   &   4   &
Kick            X           X
Snare     X           X     
Hi-Hat  X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Adding Egyptian Elements:

• Tambourine/Shaker: On the upbeats (the 'and' counts)
• Doumbek/Darbuka: Fills around the snare hits, e.g., before the snare on the 2nd and 4th beats.

Example:

1       &       2       &       3       &       4       &
Kick                        X                       X
Snare          X                       X           
Hi-Hat     X     X     X     X     X     X     X     X
Tambourine        X             X             X              X
Doumbek               (fills)           (fills)

Implementation:

1. Intro:

   • Slow buildup with hi-hats and tambourine.
   • Doumbek/Darbuka rolls leading into the verse.

2. Verses:

   • Focus on the basic hip-hop beat with subtle tambourine on upbeats.
   • Sprinkles of Doumbek/Darbuka fills at the end of every 4th measure.

3. Chorus:

   • Increase intensity with louder snare and kick.
   • Doumbek/Darbuka becomes more pronounced with rolls and syncopated hits.

4. Bridge:

   • Doumbek/Darbuka takes center stage for a few measures, providing a break from the main beat.
   • Return to basic beat with hi-hats and tambourine wrapping up the bridge.

5. Outro:

   • Gradually strip down the beat, finishing with just the tambourine and a few final Doumbek rolls.

The combination of these rhythmic elements will provide a strong foundation for "Boring Workday Blues," capturing both the modern rap style and the mystical essence of Egyptian music.