Shake It Out

by Florence And The Machine

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Re grets col lect like old friends,

here to re live your dark est mo ments.

I can see no way, I can see no way.

And all of the ghouls come out to play.

And ev er y de mon wants his pound of (F)flesh, but I like to keep some things to my self.

I like to keep my is sues strong.

It’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.

And I’ve been a fool and I’ve been blind.

I can nev er leave the past be (Bb)hind.

I can see no way, I can see no way.

I’m al ways drag ging that horse a round.

And our love is pas tured, such a mourn ful (F)sound.

So To night I’m gon na (C)bu ry that horse in the (Dm)ground.

So I like to keep my is sues strong.

But it’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.

So (Gm)shake him off,

oh, whoa.

’Cause I am is done with my a grace less (F)heart.

So to night I’m gon na (C)cut out and horse then re (Dm)start.

’Cause I like to keep my is sues strong.

But it’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.

So (Gm)shake him off,

oh, whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a (Bb)dev il on your back.

(Shake him off.) And giv en half the chance would I (C)take an y of it back?

It’s a fine ro mance, but it’s (Bb)left me so emp ty.

(Shake it off.) It’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.

(Oh, whoa,

oh whoa.)

And I’m damned if I do and I’m damned if I don’t.

(Dm)So here’s to drinks in the dark at the (C)end of my road.

And I’m read y to suf fer and I’m read y to hope.

It’s a shot in the dark and (C)right at my throat.

’Cause (Bb)look ing for heav en, for the dev il in me...

(Dm)Look ing for heav en, for the (C)dev il in me… Well, (Gm)what the hell,

I’m gon na (F)let it (Bb)hap pen

to me,

yeah!

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.

So (Gm)shake him off,

oh, whoa.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.

So (Gm)shake him off,

oh, whoa.

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Shake It Out by Florence And The Machine — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shake It Out” by Florence And The Machine 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 Bb at 120 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 Out" 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 Out"?
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 Out" use?
Just 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Florence And The Machine songs work for kids?
Try "DELILAH", "HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL", "VARIOUS STORMS & SAINTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.