Down At The Twist And Shout

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Down At The Twist And Shout" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 180 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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Why does "Down At The Twist And Shout" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Down At The Twist And Shout".
What key is "Down At The Twist And Shout" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
Down At The Twist And Shout is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Down At The Twist And Shout"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Down At The Twist And Shout" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Down At The Twist And Shout"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Down At The Twist And Shout"?
"Down At The Twist And Shout" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Down At The Twist And Shout"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B7, C, D, D7, E, F#, F#m.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Down At The Twist And Shout"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Down At The Twist And Shout".
Can I see all the notes in "Down At The Twist And Shout"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 180 BPM.