Shut Up And Dance

by Walk The Moon

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“Oh, don’t you (D)dare look (Dsus)back, just keep your (D)eyes on (Dsus2)me.” I said, “You’re (D)hold in’ (Dsus)back.” She said, “Shut (D)up and dance with me.” This (Dsus)wom an is my (D)des ti (Dsus2)ny.

She said, (D)“Ooh, (Dsus)hoo, shut (A5)up and dance with me.”

(A5)We were (A5)vic tims and some of the night, the (A5)chem i cal, (G5)phy si cal, (A5)kryp ton ite; help (A)felt less (A5)to the (G5)bass and the (A5)fad in’ light.

I Oh, knew we were bound to get to (A5)geth er, bound to (D5)get to (A)geth er.

(D)She took (G5)my arm,

(D5)I don’t (A)know how (A5)it hap (G5)pened.

(D)We took (G5)the floor and she (A5)said,

“Oh, don’t you (D5)dare look (G5)back, just keep your (B5)eyes on (A5)me.” I said, “You’re (D5)hold in’ (G5)back.” She said, “Shut (B5)up and (A5)dance with me.” This (G5)wom an is my (B5)des ti (A5)ny.

She said, (D5)“Ooh, (G5)hoo, shut (A5)up and dance with me.”

A (A5)back less (A5)dress tims and some beat up sneaks, my (A5)dis co theque (G5)Ju li et (A5)teen age dream.

I (A)felt it (A5)in my (G5)chest as she (A5)looked at me.

I Oh, knew we were bound to be to (A5)geth er, bound to (D5)be to (A)geth er.

(D)She took (G5)my arm,

(D5)I don’t (A)know how (A5)it hap (G5)pened.

(D)We took (G5)the floor and she (A5)said,

“Oh, don’t you (D5)dare look (G5)back, just keep your (B5)eyes on (A5)me.” I said, “You’re (D5)hold in’ (G5)back.” She said, “Shut (B5)up and (A5)dance with me.” This (G5)wom an is my (B5)des ti (A5)ny.

She said, (D5)“Ooh, (G5)hoo, shut (A5)up and dance with me.”

A (A5)back less

(D)Deep in (G5)her eyes,

(D5)I think (A)I see (A5)the fu (G5)ture.

(D)I re (G5)al ize

(D5)this is (A)my last (A5)chance.

(D)She took (G5)my arm,

(D5)I don’t (A)know how (A5)it hap (G5)pened.

(D)We took (G5)the floor and she (A5)said,

“Oh, don’t you (D)dare look (Dsus)back, just keep your (D)eyes on (Dsus2)me.” I said, “You’re (D)hold in’ (Dsus)back.” She said, “Shut (D)up and dance with me.” This (Dsus)wom an is my (D)des ti (Dsus2)ny.

She said, (D)“Ooh, (Dsus)hoo, shut (CN.C.)up and dance.

Don’t you

(D5)“Ooh, (G5)hoo, shut (B5)up and (A5)dance with me.”

(D5)“Ooh, (G5)hoo, shut (B5)up and (A5)dance with me.”

Shut Up And Dance by Walk The Moon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shut Up And Dance” by Walk The Moon 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 120 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 "Shut Up And Dance" 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 "Shut Up And Dance"?
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.