Can I sing over "Shake It Out" 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 It Out"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Shake It Out", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Shake It Out" 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 It Out"?

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 It Out"?

"Shake It Out" was originally performed by Florence And The Machine. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Florence And The Machine are available?

Other accompaniments by Florence And The Machine: "Big God", "Cosmic Love", "Ship To Wreck". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

Re grets col lect like old friends,

here to re live your dark est mo ments.

I can see no way, I can see no way.

And all of the ghouls come out to play.

And ev er y de mon wants his pound of (F)flesh, but I like to keep some things to my self.

I like to keep my is sues strong.

It’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.

And I’ve been a fool and I’ve been blind.

I can nev er leave the past be (Bb)hind.

I can see no way, I can see no way.

I’m al ways drag ging that horse a round.

And our love is pas tured, such a mourn ful (F)sound.

So To night I’m gon na (C)bu ry that horse in the (Dm)ground.

So I like to keep my is sues strong.

But it’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.

So (Gm)shake him off,

oh, whoa.

’Cause I am is done with my a grace less (F)heart.

So to night I’m gon na (C)cut out and horse then re (Dm)start.

’Cause I like to keep my is sues strong.

But it’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.

So (Gm)shake him off,

oh, whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a (Bb)dev il on your back.

(Shake him off.) And giv en half the chance would I (C)take an y of it back.

It’s a fine ro mance, but it’s (Bb)left me so emp ty.

(Shake it off.) It’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.

(Oh, whoa,

oh whoa.)

And I’m damned if I do and I’m damned if I don’t.

(Dm)So here’s to drinks in the dark at the (C)end of my road.

And I’m read y to suf fer and I’m read y to hope.

It’s a shot in the dark and (C)right at my throat.

’Cause (Bb)look ing for heav en, for the dev il in me...

(Dm)Look ing for heav en, for the (C)dev il in me… Well, (Gm)what the hell,

I’m gon na let it (Bb)hap pen

to me,

yeah!

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.

So (Gm)shake him off,

oh, whoa.

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.

And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.

So (Gm)shake him off,

oh, whoa.

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Shake It Out — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Shake It Out" by Florence And The Machine 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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.

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About “Shake It Out”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Shake It Out" by Florence And The Machine in?: The backing track is in Bb at 120 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 It Out" 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 It Out"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Shake It Out", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Shake It Out" 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 It Out"?: 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 It Out"?: "Shake It Out" was originally performed by Florence And The Machine. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Florence And The Machine are available?: Other accompaniments by Florence And The Machine: "Big God", "Cosmic Love", "Ship To Wreck". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.