Harlem, Shuffle
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Introdução: Bm E G#m G#m7
G#m
You move it to the left and you go for yourself
G#m7
You move it to the right if it takes all night
Am
Now take it kinda slow with a whole lotta soul
G#m
Don´t move it too fast, just make it last
G#m7
You scratch just like a monkey
G#m
Yeah ya do real cool, you slide it to the limbo
G#m7
How low can you go
Am
Now come on, baby, don´t fall down on me now
G#m
Just move it right here to the Harlem Shuffle
G#m7
Yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle
Am
Hitch, hichhike, baby, across the floor
Bb
I can´t stand it no more, now come on baby
Am
Now get into your slide, just ride, ride, lil´ pony ride
Am7
Yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle
Am
Yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle
Am7
Do the Monkey Shine
Am
Yeah, yeah, yeah, shake a tail feather, baby
Am7
Yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle
How to play Harlem, Shuffle
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.