Is "All Shook Up" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "All Shook Up"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "All Shook Up" use?

Just 26 chords: Ab, B, B7, Bb, C, C#7, C7, Cm, +18 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?

Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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All Shook Up

· by Elvis Presley

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Lyrics

A well a bless a my soul, what’s wrong with me?

I’m (B)itch in’ like a cat on a fuzz y tree.

My (B)friends say I’m act in’ wild as a bug, I’m in love!

Huh!

I’m all shook up!

Uh,

ooh,

yeah, yeah!

My (B)hands are shak y and my knees are weak.

I (B)can’t seem to stand on my own two (D)feet.

Who do you thank when you have such luck?

I’m in love!

Uh!

I’m all shook up!

Uh,

ooh,

yeah, yeah!

(E7)Please don’t ask me what’s on my mind; I’m a (B7)lit tle mixed up, but I’m feel in’ fine.

When I’m (E7)near that girl that I love best, my (C#7)heart beats so it scares me to death!

When you (B)touched my hand, what a chill I got.

My (B)lips are like a vol ca no that’s hot.

(E)I’m (B)proud to say you’re my but ter cup.

I’m in love!

Uh!

I’m all shook up!

Uh, hoo, ooh, oh yeah, yeah!

All shook up!

(G7)Oh

(G)yeah!

My (F7)tongue gets tied when I try to speak, my (C7)in sides shake like a leaf on a tree.

There’s (F7)on ly one cure for this soul of mine, that’s to (D7)have the one that I (G)love so fine!

When you (C)touched my hand, what a chill I got.

My (C)lips are like a vol ca no that’s hot.

(F)I’m (C)proud to say you’re my but ter cup.

I’m in love!

I’m all shook up!

(Ab)Please don’t ask me what’s on my mind.

I’m in (G7sus)love!

I’m a (Fm7)lit tle mixed up, but I feel fine.

I’m in love!

Luh uh ove!

(Eb)I’m (Dm)in (Cm)love!

(G7sus)I’m in love!

I’m in love!

Luh uh ove!

(Eb)I’m (Dm)in (Cm)love!

What’s wrong with me?

I’m in love, (Bb)love, (F)love!

I’m all shook up!

All Shook Up by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All Shook Up” by Elvis Presley in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of B at 160 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "All Shook Up" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "All Shook Up"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "All Shook Up" use?: Just 26 chords: Ab, B, B7, Bb, C, C#7, C7, Cm, +18 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.