What key is "Down At The Twist And Shout" in?

"Down At The Twist And Shout" by Mary Chapin Carpenter is in the key of A with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Down At The Twist And Shout" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Down At The Twist And Shout" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Down At The Twist And Shout"?

This arrangement of "Down At The Twist And Shout" uses 8 chords: A, B7, C, D, D7, E, F#, F#m.

How long does it take to learn "Down At The Twist And Shout" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?

Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)Sat ur day night and the moon is out.

I wan na (A)head on o ver to the Twist and Shout, find a (E)two step part ner and a Ca jun beat.

When it (A)lifts me up, I’m gon na find my feet (D)out in the mid dle of a big dance (E)floor.

When I (A)hear that fid dle, wan na beg for more.

Wan na (E)dance to a band from a Loui si an’ to night.

And I (E)nev er have tor wan dered down to New Or leans, They a (A)nev er have mu drift ed down a bay ou room.

stream.

But I (E)heard that on the sic on the di o, They and I ri some a day ties I was gon na go: down a (F#m)high way 10, past a (F#)La fay ette; rain, there’s and a (B7)Bat on no Rouge.

And I my won’t for get But to (E)send you a card per with the my do re grets ’cause I’m nev er gon na come back Ba by, let’s go down.

It’s (D)Sat ur day night and the moon is out.

I wan na (A)head on o ver to the Twist and Shout, find a (E)two step part ner and a Ca jun beat.

When it (A)lifts me up, I’m gon na find my feet (D)out in the mid dle of a big dance (E)floor.

When I (A)hear that fid dle, wan na beg for more.

Wan na (E)dance to a band from a Loui si an’ to night.

Whoo!

Hey!

They got a (E)al li ga your stew pa, and a craw fish pie, They got (A)gulf er storm mu blow in’ in to town to room.

night.

When they (E)Liv in’ you a ta, it’s quite a teen They got you’re na cane a par tle ev ’ry time it blows.

Well, But (F#m)here, up north, it’s a (F#)cold, cold ette; roll, there’s and there (B7)ain’t on to swing And for with blues to day, But ex (E)cept when the pa per says the Beau do so leil is a com in’ in to town.

lie Ba Blon.

let’s go down.

It’s (D)Sat ur day night and the moon is out.

I wan na (A)head on o ver to the Twist and Shout, find a (E)two step part ner and a Ca jun beat.

When it (A)lifts me up, I’m gon na find my feet (D)out in the mid dle of a big dance (E)floor.

When I (A)hear that fid dle, wan na beg for more.

Wan na (E)dance to a band from a Loui si an’ to night.

Whoo!

Hey!

They got a Bring your

Down At The Twist And Shout by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Down At The Twist And Shout”

What key is "Down At The Twist And Shout" in?: "Down At The Twist And Shout" by Mary Chapin Carpenter is in the key of A with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Down At The Twist And Shout" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Down At The Twist And Shout" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Down At The Twist And Shout"?: This arrangement of "Down At The Twist And Shout" uses 8 chords: A, B7, C, D, D7, E, F#, F#m.
How long does it take to learn "Down At The Twist And Shout" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?: Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.