Shimmy Like They Do In Paree

· by Maury Yeston

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(G)Liv (F#)en (F6)up (E7)your (Ebmaj7)feet to day;

(A13)dance your blues a way.

We’ll shake and shim my, push ing the (E9)bounds of taste.

Now take your arm and put it a (D)round my (D)waist, and (G)glide (F#)me (F6)on (E7)that (Ebmaj7)pol ished floor.

(A13)We can’t want for more.

As we ex (Eb)plore how (G)naugh ty we can (E7)be, we’ll (A7)shim my like they do (D7)in Pa (G)ree.

(G69)Shim my on the left, shim my on the right, let me see you shim my up to me.

(A13)Cud dle on the left, cud dle on the right, lem me see how cud dly you can be.

Snug gle up, snug gle up, come (E)on, get clos (E9)er!

Snug gle up, snug gle up, I (D)won’t say no (D)sir!

Now (G69)shim my once a gain, shim my once a gain, lem me see you shim my at the knee.

(A13)Si dle up a gain, si dle up a gain while you are si dling up to me.

Give it a try, ex (Eb)plore how in ti mate we can (E7)be!

We’ll (A7)shim my like they do (D7)in Pa-...

We’ll (G)shim my like (F#)they (F6)do (E7)in Pa-...

We’ll (A9)shim my like they do (C6)in

Pa-...

A (E)one and (F)two and (F#)three (G)and (Ab)four!

(G69)Shim my on the left, shim my on the right, let me see you shim my up to me.

(A13)Cud dle on the left, cud dle on the right, lem me see how cud dly you can be.

Snug gle up, snug gle up, come (E)on, get clos (E9)er!

Snug gle up, snug gle up, I (D)won’t say no (D)sir!

Now (G69)shim my once a gain, shim my once a gain, lem me see you shim my at the knee.

(A13)Si dle up a gain, si dle up a gain while you are si dling up to me.

Give it a try, ex (Eb)plore how in ti mate we can (E7)be!

We’ll (A7)shim my like they do (D7)in Pa-...

We’ll (G)shim my like (F#)they (F6)do (E7)in Pa-...

We’ll (A9)shim my like they do (C6)in

Pa

(G)ree!

Shimmy Like They Do In Paree by Maury Yeston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shimmy Like They Do In Paree” by Maury Yeston 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 240 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Shimmy Like They Do In Paree" 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 "Shimmy Like They Do In Paree"?: 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 "Shimmy Like They Do In Paree" use?: Just 27 chords: A, A7, A9, Ab, Adom, B, Bb, Bdom, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Maury Yeston songs work for kids?: Try "How Will I Know?", "Be Italian", "Godspeed Titanic (Sail On)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.