Shake It Off

by Taylor Swift

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)I stay up too (Dm)late,

got noth ing in my (F)brain,

and that’s what peo ple (C)say, mm, mm.

That’s what peo ple say, mm, mm.

I go (CN.C.)on too man y (Dm)dates,

I make but I can’t make them (F)stay.

At least that’s what peo ple (C)say, mm, mm.

That’s what peo ple say, mm, mm.

(CN.C.)But I keep (Dm)cruis ing, can’t stop, won’t stop (F)mov ing.

It’s like I got this (C)mu sic in my mind say ing it’s gon na be al right.

’Cause the (Dm)play ers gon na play, play, play, play, play, and the (F)hat ers gon na hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.

Ba by, (C)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

I shake it off, I shake it off.

Heart (Dm)break ers gon na break, break, break, break, break, and the (F)fak ers gon na fake, fake, fake, fake, fake.

Ba by, (C)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

I shake it off, I shake it off.

I (CN.C.)nev er miss a (Dm)beat.

I’m light ning on my (F)feet,

and that’s what they don’t (C)see.

mm, mm.

That’s what they don’t see,

mm, mm.

I I’m (CN.C.)danc ing on my (Dm)own,

I make the moves up as I (F)go,

At and that’s what they don’t (C)know,

mm, mm.

That’s what they don’t know,

mm, mm.

(CN.C.)But I keep (Dm)cruis ing, can’t stop, won’t stop (F)mov ing.

It’s like I got this (C)mu sic in my mind say ing it’s gon na be al right.

’Cause the (Dm)play ers gon na play, play, play, play, play, and the (F)hat ers gon na hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.

Ba by, (C)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

I shake it off, I shake it off.

Heart (Dm)break ers gon na break, break, break, break, break, and the (F)fak ers gon na fake, fake, fake, fake, fake.

Ba by, (C)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

I shake it off, I shake it off.

I (CN.C.)nev er miss a off.

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift 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 C at 150 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.

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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.