Shake It

by Metro Station

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Lyrics

Let’s drop!

Yeah.

Come on.

Shake, shake.

I’ll take you home if you don’t (C#m)leave me at the (E)front door.

Your bod y’s cold, but, girl, (C#m)clothes we’re get ting (E)so warm.

And I was think ing of ways that I could (E)get in (A)side.

To night you’re fall ing in love.

(Well, let me go, now.) The feel ing’s stir ring me up.

(Here we go Now, if she (B)does it like this, will you (C#m)do it like (E)that?

Now, if she (A)touch es like this, will you touch her right back?

Now, if she (B)moves like this, will you (C#m)move like (E)that?

Come on, shake, shake, shake, shake, a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Your lips you trem ble but your (C#m)eyes are in a (E)straight stare.

We’re on the bed, but your (C#m)clothes are lay ing (E)right there.

And I was think ing of plac es that I (E)could hide.

(A)side.

So now you’re fall ing in love.

(Well, let me go, now.) The feel ing’s stir ring me up.

(Here we go Now, now.) she (B)does it like this, will you (C#m)do it like (E)that?

Now, if she (A)touch es like this, will you touch her right back?

Now, if she (B)moves like this, will you (C#m)move like (E)that?

Come on, shake, shake, shake, shake, a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

(E)I saw you danc ing and I (F#m)could n’t get you off my mind.

(A)I could tell that you could tell that (B)I was tak ing my time.

And (E)I was think ing of ways that you would stay and be mine.

(A)Bod y’s shak ing, turn me (B)on so I can turn out the lights.

Now if she Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake It by Metro Station — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shake It” by Metro Station 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 E at 150 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 "Shake It" 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 "Shake It"?
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 "Shake It" use?
Just 9 chords: A, Apow, B, Bpow, C#m, C#pow, E, Epow, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.