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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Down At The Twist And Shout" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Down At The Twist And Shout”

Where are the chord symbols for "Down At The Twist And Shout" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Down At The Twist And Shout" is in A.
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.
Does "Down At The Twist And Shout" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Down At The Twist And Shout" is in the key of A at 180 BPM.
What chords are in "Down At The Twist And Shout"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.