Well I heard a bout the fel la you’ve been (G7)danc in’ with all (D7)o ver the neigh bour hood,
so (D)why didn’t you ask me ba (Bm)by,
or (E7)did n’t you think I could?
Well I know that the Boo gi loo is (G7)out of sight, but the (D)Shing a ling’s the thing to night,
but if (D)that were you and me out now ba by I would have (E7)shown you how to do it right,
do it right,
do it right, do it right, do it right, do it right.
Aah.
(D)Twist in’, (G7)shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D)ba by,
(G7)hey we’re gon na loop de loop,
shake it up ba (D7)by.
Hey we’re gon na loop de la,
bend o ver, let me see you shake your tail fea ther, bend o ver let me see you shake your tail fea ther, come on let me see you shake your tail fea ther, come on let me see you shake your tail fea ther.
Aah.
(D)Twist in’, (G7)shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D)ba by,
(G7)hey we’re gon na loop de loop,
shake it up ba (D7)by.
Hey we’re gon na loop de la,
bend o ver, let me see you shake your tail fea ther, bend o ver let me see you shake your tail fea ther, come on let me see you shake your tail fea ther, come on let me see you shake your tail fea ther.
Aah.
Come on.
(A7)Aah.
(D7)Twist in’, (G7)shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D7)ba by.
(D7)Twist in’, (G7)shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D7)ba by.
Shake A Tail Feather — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Shake A Tail Feather" by Ray Charles in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key D, 162 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Shake A Tail Feather”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Shake A Tail Feather" by Ray Charles in?
- The backing track is in D at 162 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Shake A Tail Feather" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Shake A Tail Feather"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Shake A Tail Feather", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Shake A Tail Feather" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Shake A Tail Feather"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Shake A Tail Feather"?
- "Shake A Tail Feather" was originally performed by Ray Charles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ray Charles are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ray Charles: "A Song For You", "A Song For You", "Georgia On My Mind". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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