Shake, Rattle And Roll

by Bill Haley

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Lyrics

Get out Wear from that kitch en and rat tle those pots and pans,

get out (F9)wear from that kitch en and rat tle those pots and pans.

(Ebdim7)Well, (Dm7)roll my warm, break fast ’cause your (G7)I’m a cold hun gry man.

Shake, rat tle and roll,

shake, rat tle and roll,

(F9)shake, rat tle and roll,

(C6)shake, rat tle and roll;

(Ebdim7)you (Dm7)nev er do noth in’ to (G7)save your dog gone (C6)soul.

Wear in’ those dress es, your hair tle done up so right,

get out (F9)wear in’ those dress es, your hair tle done up so right;

(Ebdim7)you (Dm7)look so warm, break fast but your (G7)heart is cold hun as ice.

Shake, rat tle and roll,

shake, rat tle and roll,

(F9)shake, rat tle and roll,

(C6)shake, rat tle and roll;

(Ebdim7)you (Dm7)nev er do noth in’ to (G7)save your dog gone (C6)soul.

(C6)soul.

I’m like a one eyed cat peep in’ in a sea food store,

I’m like a (F9)one eyed cat peep in’ in a sea food store;

(Ebdim7)I can (Dm7)look at you, tell you (G7)don’t love me no (C6)more.

I be lieve you’re do in’ me wrong and now I know,

I be (F9)lieve you’re do in’ me wrong and now I know;

(Ebdim7)the (Dm7)more I work, the (G7)fast er my mon ey goes.

(C6)soul.

Shake, Rattle And Roll by Bill Haley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shake, Rattle And Roll” by Bill Haley 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 160 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, Rattle And Roll" 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, Rattle And Roll"?
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, Rattle And Roll" use?
Just 8 chords: C6, C7, Cdom, Db9, Dm7, Ebdim7, F9, G7. Take it one section at a time.