Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)

by Marion Worth

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Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)

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Marion Worth105 BPM

Lyrics

I was (C)pass ing by a toy shop on the (F)cor ner of the (Dm)square, where a (G7)lit tle girl was (G7)look ing with her (C)in the win dow there.

She was look ing at a dol ly in a (F)dress of ros y (Dm)red, and a (Ebdim)round the pret ty (C)dol ly hung a (Dm)lit tle sign (G7)that (C)said:

Shake me I (E)rat tle, (F)squeeze me I (Dm7)cry, as I (G7)stood there be side her, that we (C)I could hear her (C)sigh.

Shake me I (E)rat tle, (F)squeeze me I (Dm)cry,

(G7)please take me home and (C)love me.

I re (C)called an oth er toy shop on a (F)square so long a (Dm)go where I (G7)saw a lit tle (G7)dol ly with her (C)that I want ed so.

I re mem bered, I re mem bered how I (F)longed to make it (Dm)mine, and a (Ebdim)round that oth er (C)dol ly hung an (Dm)oth er lit (G7)tle (C)sign:

Shake me I (E)rat tle, (F)squeeze me I (Dm7)cry, I had (G7)count ed my pen nies, that we (C)just a pen ny (C)shy.

Shake me I (E)rat tle, (F)squeeze me I (Dm)cry,

(G7)please take me home and (C)love me.

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Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry) by Marion Worth — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)” by Marion Worth 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 120 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)" 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 Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)"?
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.