Let's Shake Hands
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Intro: G
#1.
G Em7 D
Give me heartaches, scold me..give me cause to
C G
hurt again.
G C G D
Hear me well, now (give me blame and let's shake
G
hands.)
F G F G
Shake hands (let's shake hands) shake hands (and
F G F G D G
come out crying) crying (come out crying) crying..
Bb D G D
crying en..em..y.
#2.
G D
Give me sadness, bring to me..give me credit for
C G C Bm D
not being any good..one more teardrop (from the heart..
F G D G
let's shake hands) shake hands (let's shake hands)
F G
shake hands.
#3.
G F G D G F G
(Come out crying) crying (come out crying) crying..
Bb D G D G
crying en..em..y. (aaahhhhhhhhhh!)
G F G D G
(Let's shake hands) shake hands (let's shake hands)
F G
shake hands.
G F G D G F G
(Come out crying) crying (come out crying) crying..
Bb D G D G
crying en..em..y.......(Fade.)
How to play Let's Shake Hands
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 G. 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.