Shout

by The Isley Brothers

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(CN.C.)Well, you know you make me wan na (F)(Shout!) pick my hands up and (Dm)(Shout!) throw my hands up and (F)(Shout!) throw my head back and (Dm)(Shout!) come on, now.

(F)Don’t (Shout!) for get to say you will.

(F)Don’t for get to say yeah, (Dm)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Say you (Dm)will.

Say it right now, ba by.

Say you (Dm)will.

Come on, come on.

Say you (Dm)will hey, hey, hey.

Say you (Dm)will.

Come on now.

(F)(Say) Say that you love me.

(Dm)(Say) Say that you need me.

(F)(Say) Say that you want me.

(Dm)(Say) You wan na please me.

(F)(Say) Come on, now.

(Dm)(Say) Come on, now.

(F)(Say) Come on, now.

(Dm)(Say.) I still re (F)mem ber (Shoo by doo wop.) when you used to be nine years old (Shoo by doo.) yeah, yeah.

I was a fool for you from the bot tom of my (Dm)soul,

yeah.

Now that you’ve grown up you’re old e nough to know,

yeah, yeah.

You wan na leave me.

(Shoo by doo wop.) You wan na let me go.

(Shoo by doo wop, doo wop.) I want you to (F7)know.

I said I want you to know right now, yeah.

You’ve been good to me ba by, bet ter than I’ve been to my self, yeah, hey.

And if you ev er leave me I don’t want no bod y else, hey, hey.

I said I want you to know,

hey.

I said I want you to know right now, yeah, yeah.

You know you make me wan na (F)(Shout!)

(Dm)(Shout!)

(F)(Shout!)

(Dm)(Shout!)

(F)(Shout!) Now wait

a min ute.

I feel all

(F)right.

(Yeah, (F)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.) Now that I’ve got my wom an, I feel (F7)all

(Bb7)right.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.) Ev ’ry time I think a bout you.

You been so good to me.

You know you make me wan na (F)(Shout!) lift my hands up and (Dm)(Shout!) throw my head back and (F)(Shout!) pick my hands up and (Dm)(Shout!) come on now.

(F)(Shout!) Take it eas y.

(Dm)(Shout!) Take it eas y.

(F)(Shout!) Take it eas y.

(Dm)(Shout!) A lit tle bit soft er now.

(F)(Shout!) A lit tle bit soft er now.

(Dm)(Shout!) A lit tle bit soft er now.

(F)(Shout!) A lit tle bit soft er now.

(Dm)(Shout!) A lit tle bit soft er now.

(F)(Shout!) A lit tle bit loud er now.

(Dm)(Shout!) A lit tle bit loud er now.

(F)(Shout!) A lit tle bit loud er now.

(Dm)(Shout!) A lit tle bit loud er now.

(F)(Shout!) Hey, hey.

(Hey, hey.) Hey, hey.

(Hey, hey.) Hey.

(Hey.)

Hey.

(Hey.)

(F)Shout now.

Jump up and (Dm)shout now.

Jump up and (F)Shout now.

Jump up and (Dm)shout now.

Jump up and (F)shout now.

Jump up and (Dm)shout now.

Ev ’ry bod y (F)shout now.

Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)shout now.

Ev ’ry bod y (F)shout, shout, shout, shout, (Dm)shout, shout, shout, shout.

(F)Shout, shout, shout, shout.

(Dm)Shout, shout, shout, shout.

(F)Shout, shout, shout, shout.

(Dm)Shout, shout, shout, shout.

(F)Shout.

Shout by The Isley Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shout by The Isley Brothers 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 Bb at 280 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 "Shout" 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 "Shout"?
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 "Shout" use?
Just 6 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, Dm, F, F7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Isley Brothers songs work for kids?
Try "DON'T SAY GOODNIGHT", "IT'S YOUR THING", "WORK TO DO". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.