Shake Your Groove Thing

· by Peaches & Herb

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Lyrics

Shake (Bm7)it!

Shake it!

Shake your groove thing, (C)shake your groove thing, yeah, (Bm7)yeah!

Show ’em (Bm7)how you do it now.

Shake your groove thing, (C)shake your groove thing, yeah, (Bm7)yeah!

Show ’em (CN.C.)how you do it now, show ’em how you do it now.

Let’s show the world we can (C)dance,

bad e nough ta (Bm7)strut our stuff.

The mu sic gives us a (C)chance,

we do more in’, out on the floor.

Groov in’ loose or heart to heart, we put in mo tion ev ’ry sin gle part.

Funk y sounds wall to wall, we’re bump in’ boot ies hav in’ us a ball, y’all.

Shake your groove thing, (C)shake your groove thing, yeah, (Bm7)yeah!

Show ’em (Bm7)how you do it now.

Shake your groove thing, (C)shake your groove thing, yeah, (Bm7)yeah!

Show (CN.C.)’em how you do it now.

(CN.C.)’em how you do it now.

There’s noth ing more that (C#)I’d like to do than take the floor and (B)dance with you.

Keep (Bm7)danc

in’, let’s keep danc

in’.

Shake (Bm7)it!

Shake it!

Shake (Bm7)it!

Shake it!

Groov in’ loose or heart to heart, we put in mo tion ev ’ry sin gle part.

Funk y sounds wall to wall, (Bm7)we’re bump in’ boot ies hav in’ us a ball, y’all.

Shake your groove thing, (C)shake your groove thing, yeah, (Bm7)yeah!

Show ’em (Bm7)how you do it now.

Shake your groove thing, (C)shake your groove thing, yeah, (Bm7)yeah!

Show ’em (Bm7)how you do it now.

Shake Your Groove Thing by Peaches & Herb — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb 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 A at 140 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 Your Groove Thing" 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 Your Groove Thing"?: 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 Your Groove Thing" use?: Just 8 chords: A, B, Bm7, C, C#, D, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Peaches & Herb songs work for kids?: Try "I PLEDGE MY LOVE", "REUNITED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.