Shake Me
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[Verso 1]
G Bm7
Baby, won't you shake me
Cmaj7 Bm7
out of these blues?
G Bm7
Tell me where you hide away
Am7 G
the love that lovers lose.
Cmaj7 Bm7
Even when you're with me,
Am7 G
I'm too lonely to use.
Em Bm7
Baby, won't you shake me
A7 D7
out of these blues?
[Verso 2]
G Bm7
Maybe you could lend me
Cmaj7 Bm7
out for a while.
G Bm7
To someone who can smile at me
Am7 G
the way you used to smile
Cmaj7 Bm7
Someone who could treat me
Am7 G
like I'm still in style.
Em Bm7
Maybe you could lend me
A7 D7
out for a while.
Instrumental Break
G Bm7 Cmaj7 Bm7
G Bm7 Am7 G
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 G
Em Bm7 A7 D7 x4
[Verso 3]
G Bm7
Baby, won't you shake me
Cmaj7 Bm7
out of these blues?
G Bm7
Tell me where you hide away
Am7 G
the love that lovers lose.
Cmaj7 Bm7
Even when you're with me,
Am7 G
I'm too lonely to use.
Em Bm7
Baby, won't you shake me
Am7 D7 G
out of these blues?
How to play Shake Me
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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.