Shake, rattle and roll - Bill Haley

Shake, rattle and roll

View chords used in this chart
E / / / 2 / / / 3 / / / 4 / / /
 
Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans
A E
Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans
B7 A E
I want my breakfast 'cause I'm a hungry man
 
Chorus:
I said, Shake, rattle and roll
I said, Shake, rattle and roll
A
I said, Shake, rattle and roll
E
I said, Shake, rattle and roll
B7 A E
You never do nothin' to save your doggone soul
 
Verse 2:
You're wearin' those dresses, your hair done up so nice
You're wearin' those dresses, your hair done up so nice
You look so warm but your heart is cold as ice
 
(Chorus)
 
(instrumental; same pattern as Chorus)
 
Verse 3:
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
I can look at you and tell you don't love me no more
 
Verse 4:
I believed you were doin' me wrong, and now I know
I believed you were doin' me wrong, and now I know
The more I work, the faster my money goes
 
(Chorus)
 
Shake, rattle and roll!

How to play Shake, rattle and roll

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 E. 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.

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