You Shook Me All Night Long
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Capo 3
verse 1
C#m Caug
She was a fast machine She kept her motor clean
B E
She was the best damn woman that I ever seen
C#m A
She had the sightless eyes telling me no lies
B E G#m
Knockin' me out with those American thighs
C#m A
Taking more than her share Had me fighting for air
B E G#m
She told me to come, but I was already there
[Refrão] C#m A
'Cause the walls started shaking The earth was quaking
B
My mind was aching And we were makin' it and
E A G#m B A
You shook me all night long
E A G#m B A B
Yeah you, shook me all night long
verse 2
C#m Caug
Working double time on the seduction line
B E G#m
She was one of a kind She's just mine all mine
C#m A
Wanted no applause It's just another cause
B E G#m
Made a meal out of me, and come back for more
C#m A
Had to cool me down To take another round
B E G#m
Now I'm back in the ring to take another swing
[Refrão] C#m A
But the walls were shaking The earth was quaking
B
My mind was aching And we were making it and
E A G#m B A
You Shook me all night long
E A G#m B A
Yeah you, shook me all night long You really shook me and
E A G#m B A
You Shook me all night long
E A G#m B A E
Yeah you, shook me all night long
How to play You Shook Me All Night Long
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.