Shake It Off
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No Capo
Intro: Em
Em Am
Why are guys so blind and why are they oblivious
Em Am
They could be so rude and it could be ridiculous
F
You try to do one thing and they laugh and make fun of you
D
You try to be yourself and they hate all the things you... do
Em Am
They don't know the truth, they twist up all the facts
Em Am
Start another rumor, everyone reacts
F
They don't know the other side, they just assume
D
And everything is fine til you walk in the room.
Em
One, two, three and four
C
I can't take this anymore
G
Five, six, seven, eight
D
I just need a sweet escape
D
I just need a sweet escape
Em
Shake it off yeah its just whatever
C
They say these lies just to get together
G D
They will tell you that it's now or never
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Em
Shake it off yeah its just whatever
C
They say these lies just to get together
G D
They will tell you that it's now or never
Em
So shake it off, it's just whatever
Em Am
I look them in the eyes, but I can't see any trust
Em Am
I try to talk to them, but they don't take me serious
F
I just want a guy who says what he means
D
But maybe that happens only in dreams
Em Am
Outta control and they are so curious
Em Am
Messing with my mind til I am delirious
F
When they're with their friends they are jerks
D
They try to impress both, but it never works
Em
One, two, three and four
C
I can't take this anymore
G
Five, six, seven, eight
D
I just need a sweet escape
D
I just need a sweet escape
Em
Shake it off yeah its just whatever
C
They say these lies just to get together
G D
They will tell you that it's now or never
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Em
Shake it off yeah its just whatever
C
They say these lies just to get together
G D
They will tell you that it's now or never
Em
So shake it off, it's just whatever
Em
And they think that they know
Am C
Who I am, but they don't
G D
So I'll just ignore it all
Em
But they think that they do
C
But you know that ain't true
G D
So I ain't holdin on
Em (1 strum)
One, two, three and four
C (1 strum)
I can't take this anymore
G (1 strum)
Five, six, seven, eight
D
I just need a sweet escape
D
I just need a sweet escape
Em
Shake it off yeah its just whatever
C
They say these lies just to get together
G D
They will tell you that it's now or never
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Em
Shake it off yeah its just whatever
C
They say these lies just to get together
G D
They will tell you that it's now or never
Em
So shake it off, it's just whatever
How to play Shake It Off
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 Em. 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.