Twist And Shout

by The Beatles

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Lyrics

Well, shake it up ba by, now.

(G)(Shake it up ba by.) (A7)Twist and (D)shout.

(G)(Twist and shout.) Come on, come on, come on, come on, (D)ba by, now.

(G)(Come on babe), Come on and work it on out.

(G)(Work it all out).

Well, know you work it on out, hon ey.

(G)(Work it on out.) You know you look so (D)good.

(G)(Look so good.) You know you got a me tle (G)go in’ now.

(Got me lit tle go (A)in’.) Just like I knew you would.

(D)mine.

(Like I (G)knew you would.

(G)Woo!) (A7)Well, shake it up ba by, now.

(G)(Shake it up ba by.) (A7)Twist and (D)shout.

(G)(Twist and shout.) Come on, come on, come on, come on, (D)ba by, now.

(G)(Come on babe), Come on and work it on out.

(G)(Work it all out).

You know you twist lit tle girl.

ey.

(G)(Twist lit tle girl.) You know you twist so (D)fine.

(G)(Twist so fine.) Come on and twist a lit tle (G)clos er now.

(Twist a lit tle clo (A)ser.) And let me know that you’re (D)mine.

(Let me (G)know you’re mine.

(G)Woo!) (A7)Well, shake it up ba (G)Woo!)

(A7)Ah,

ah,

(A7)ah.

Shake it up ba - Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D)ba by now.

Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D)ba by now.

Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D)ba by now.

(A7)Ah,

ah,

Twist And Shout by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Twist And Shout by The Beatles 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 126 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 "Twist And 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 "Twist And 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.