Shakey Ground

· by The Temptations

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Lyrics

La dy Luck and four leaf clo vers

won’t ease this hurt I feel all o ver.

My life was one spe cial oc ca sion

’til you leav ing damp ened the sit u a tion.

I’m (E7)stand ing on shak ey ground

ev er since you put me down.

Oh,

(E7)stand ing on shak ey ground

ev er since you put me down.

My car got re pos sessed this morn ing, yeah.

Hard er times I have n’t seen in years.

Girl, you bet ter throw me a life pre serv er, yeah,

’cause I’m a bout to drown in my own (CN.C.)tears.

I’m

Oh, oh, oh.

(E7)Stand ing on shak ey ground

ev er since you put me down.

Oh,

stand ing on sha key ground

ev er since you put me down.

(E7)Stand ing on shak ey ground

ev er since you put me down.

Oh,

stand ing on sha key ground

ev er since you put me down.

Shakey Ground by The Temptations — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shakey Ground” by The Temptations 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 G at 94 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 "Shakey Ground" 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 "Shakey Ground"?: 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 "Shakey Ground" use?: Just 2 chords: C, E7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Temptations songs work for kids?: Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.