Shackles

· by Mandisa

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Take the (Gm)shack les off my feet so I can dance.

I just wan na (D7)praise You, I just wan na (Gm)praise You.

You broke the chains, now I can lift my hands,

and I’m gon na (D7)praise You, I’m gon na (Gm)praise You.

In the cor ners of my mind I just can’t seem to find a rea son to be lieve that I can break free.

’Cause you see, I have been down for so long, feel like all hope is gone, but as I lift my hands I un der stand that I should (Gm)praise You through my cir cum stance.

Take the (Gm)praise You.

Ev ’ry thing that could go wrong all went wrong at one time.

So much pres sure fell on me I thought I was gon na lose my mind.

But I know You wan na see if I will hold on through these trials.

But I need You to lift this load, ’cause I can’t take it no more.

Take the shack les off my feet so I can dance.

I just wan na (D7)praise You, I just wan na (Gm)praise You.

You broke the chains, now I can lift my hands,

and I’m gon na (D7)praise You, I’m gon na (Gm)praise You.

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Bum ba dum bum bum ba, bum ba, ba da da da da da.

bum ba, bum bum bum.

Been (Gm)through the fi re and the rain, (Cm)bound in ev ’ry kind of way.

But (D7)God has bro ken ev ’ry chain, so (Gm)let me go.

Take the shack les off my feet so I can dance.

I just wan na (D7)praise You, I just wan na (Gm)praise You.

You broke the chains, now I can lift my hands,

and I’m gon na (D7)praise You, I’m gon na (Gm)praise You.

Take the shack les off my feet so I can (Cm7)dance.

You broke the chains, now I can lift my, lift my hands.

Shackles by Mandisa — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shackles” by Mandisa 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 Eb at 101 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Shackles" 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 "Shackles"?: 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 "Shackles" use?: Just 8 chords: C, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, D7, Gm, Gm7, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mandisa songs work for kids?: Try "GOD SPEAKING", "BLEED THE SAME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.