Shake You Down

by Gregory Abbott

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Lyrics

(Em9)Girl,

I been watch ing you

from so (Bm7)far a cross the floor.

Now, ba by,

that’s noth ing new.

I’ve watched you so (G)man y times be fore.

Now, ba by,

I see that look in your (Bm7)eyes

and what (Bm7)it’s tell in’ me.

And you know,

ooh, girl, that I’m not shy,

I’m glad you picked up on (G)my te lep a thy now.

(A)You (D)read my mind.

Girl, I wan (Bm7)na shake you down.

I can give you all (G)the lov in’ you need.

(I’m gon na love you.) (F#m7)Ma ma, let (Bm7)me take you down.

We’ll go all the way to (G)Heav en.

(Em7)Ooh,

I been miss in’ you

and the (Bm7)way you make me feel in side.

What can I do?

I can tell you got your pride.

Now, ba (Em7)by,

come

to (Bm7)me, well, oh, well.

Let me (Bm7)ease your mind.

Oh, babe,

I got the rem e dy.

Yes, I do.

Now give me just a (Em7)lit tle time.

I (C)can’t stop think in’ of the things we do, the way you (G)call me “ba by” when I’m hold in’ you.

I (D)shake and I shiv er when I know you’re near.

(D)Then you whis per in my ear.

Oh, babe, well, (G)well.

(A)You (D)read my mind.

Girl, I wan (Bm7)na shake you down.

I can give you all (G)the lov in’ you need.

(F#m7)Come on, let (Bm7)me take you down.

We’ll go all the way to (G)Heav en.

(A)You (D)read my mind.

Girl, I wan (Bm7)na shake you down.

I can give you all (G)the lov in’ you need.

(F#m7)Come on, let (Bm7)me take you down.

We’ll go all the way to (G)Heav en.

Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shake You Down” by Gregory Abbott 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 D 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 You Down" 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 You Down"?
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.