Shake
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Shakin’ to the west
C
An Elvis-movin' pelvis underneath, uh, that, uh, dress
[Chorus]
F C
Oh, come over, little baby, and a shake it over here with me
G
Uh-uh-uh, oh, oh, my heart's a beating like a drum
F C
Just a lookin’ for my tambourine
[Verse 2]
C
She had me movin' like a bullet
C
A shootin' out a gun
C
Tryna get a piece of all her Betty Boop-in' love
[Chorus]
F C
Come over, little baby, and shake it over here with me
G
My heart's a beating like a drum
F C
Just a lookin' for my tambourine
[Post-Chorus]
C F C
Go, oh
G F C
Uh
[Verse 3]
C
Well, way down in Louisiana
C
And somewhere in Atlanta
C
My baby's off and running, and you know I gotta catch her
[Chorus]
f C
Oh, come over, little baby, and a shake it over here with me
G
Uh-uh-uh, oh, oh, my heart's a beating like a drum
F C
Just a lookin’ for my tambourine
[Instrumental]
C F C
G F C
[Outro]
C
Well, come over, baby, and shake it over here with me
F C
Yeah, a come over, little baby, and shake it over here with me
G
Uh-uh-uh, oh, oh, my heart's a beating like a drum
F C
Just a lookin’ for my tambourine
G F C
Yeah, my heart’s a beating like a drum, just a lookin' for my tambourine
G F C
My heart’s a beating like a drum just a lookin' for my tambourine
How to play Shake
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.