Shut Up And Kiss Me

· by Mary Chapin Carpenter

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Lyrics

Don’t mean to (D)get a lit tle (A)for ward with you.

Don’t mean to (D)get a head of (A)where we are.

Don’t mean to (D)act a lit tle (A)nerv ous a round you; I’m (E)just a lit tle (D)nerv ous a bout (A)comes my heart ’cause it’s been a while by, since I (A)felt this feel ing that ev ’ry (E)thing that (A)you do gives me.

It’s been too (E)long since (A)some bod y whis pered, ooh,

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.”

Did n’t ex (D)pect to be in (A)this po si tion.

Did n’t ex (D)pect to have to (A)rise a bove.

My rep u (D)ta ry tion for (A)cyn i a ci sm; I’ve (E)been a jad ed (D)la dy when it (A)comes to love, but it’s oh a ba by, just to (A)feel this feel ing that ev ’ry (E)thing that (A)you do gives me.

It’s been too (E)long since (A)some bod y whis pered, ooh,

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.”

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.” There’s some thing ’bout the si lent type

at tract ing (E)me to you.

All bus’ ness, ba by, none of the hype

that no talk er can live up to.

Ooh.

Talk is (D)cheap and ba by, (A)time’s ex pen sive.

So why (D)waste an oth er (A)min ute more?

Life’s too (D)short to be so (A)ap pre hen sive.

Love’s as much the (D)symp tom, dar lin’, (A)as the cure.

Oh (E)ba by, when I (A)feel this feel ing, it’s like ev ’ry gen u ine (A)voo doo hits me.

It’s been too (E)long since (A)some bod y whis pered, ooh, ooh.

Oh (E)ba by, I can (A)feel this feel ing that like ev ’ry thing u that (A)you do gives me.

It’s been too (E)long since (A)some bod y whis pered, ooh, ooh.

ooh,

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.” Ooh, ooh.

Ooh.

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.”

Shut Up And Kiss Me by Mary Chapin Carpenter — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shut Up And Kiss Me” by Mary Chapin Carpenter 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 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 Kiss Me" 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 Kiss Me"?: 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 "Shut Up And Kiss Me" use?: Just 5 chords: A, B, C, D, E. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mary Chapin Carpenter songs work for kids?: Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART", "WHY SHOULDN'T WE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.