Shake It Off

by Mariah Carey

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(I got ta (Bm7)shake you off,) ’cause the (Am7)lov ing ain’t the same when you (Gmaj7)keep on play ing games like you know I’m here to stay.

(I got ta (Bm7)shake, shake you off.) Just like the (Am7)Cal gon com mer cial, I real ly got ta get up out of here and go some where.

(I got ta (Bm7)shake you off,) got ta make that (Am7)move, find some bod y (Gmaj7)who ap pre ci ates all the love I give.

Boy, (I got ta (Bm7)shake, shake it off.) got ta (Am7)do what’s best for me, (Gmaj7)ba by, and that means I got ta (shake you off).

By the time you get this mes sage (Am7)it’s gon na be too late,

so don’t both er pag ing me, ’cause I’ll be on my way.

(See, I (Bm7)grabbed all my dia monds and clothes.

(Am7)Just ask your mom ma, she knows.) (Gmaj7)You’re gon na miss me, ba by, hate to say I told you so.

Well, at first I did n’t know, but (Am7)now it’s clear to me

you would cheat with all your freaks and lie com pul sive ly.

(So I (Bm7)packed up my Lou is Vuit ton, (Am7)jumped in your ride and took off.) (Gmaj7)You’ll nev er, nev er find a girl who loves you more than me.

(I got ta (Bm7)shake you off,)

’cause the (Am7)lov ing ain’t the same when you (Gmaj7)keep on play ing games like you know I’m here to stay.

(I got ta (Bm7)shake, shake you off.) Just like the (Am7)Cal gon com mer cial, I real ly got ta get up out of here and go some where.

(I got ta (Bm7)shake you off,) got ta make that (Am7)move, find some bod y (Gmaj7)who ap pre ci ates all the love I give.

Boy, (I got ta (Bm7)shake, shake it off.) got ta (Am7)do what’s best for me,

(Gmaj7)ba by, and that means I got ta (shake you off).

By the time you get this mes sage (Am7)it’s gon na be too late,

so don’t both er pag ing me, ’cause I’ll be on my way.

(See, I (Bm7)grabbed all my dia monds and clothes.

(Am7)Just ask your mom ma, she knows.) (Gmaj7)You’re gon na miss me, ba by, hate to say I told you so.

Well, at first I did n’t know, but (Am7)now it’s clear to me

you would cheat with all your freaks and lie com pul sive ly.

(So I (Bm7)packed up my Lou is Vuit ton, (Am7)jumped in your ride and took off.) (Gmaj7)You’ll nev er, nev er find a girl who loves you more than me.

(I got ta (Shake, shake, (Am7)shake, shake, shake it off.) (Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it off.) (Shake, shake, (Am7)shake, shake, shake it off.) (Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it I found (Bm7)out a bout a gang of your (Am7)dirt y lit tle deeds, (with (Gmaj7)this one and that one by the pool, on the beach, in the streets.

Heard y’all was–) hold up; my phone’s break ing (Am7)up.

I’m ’a hang up and call the ma (Gmaj7)chine right back.

(I got ta get this off of my mind.) You was n’t worth my time, so I’m leav ing you be hind,

’cause I need a real love in my life.

(Bm7)(Save this re cord ing, be cause (Am7)I’m nev er com ing back home.

(Ba by, I’m gone.) Don’t you know, (I got ta shake, shake, shake it off.)

Shake It Off by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shake It Off by Mariah Carey 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 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Off" 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 Off"?
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.