Exhale (Shoop Shoop)

by Whitney Houston
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry one (F)falls

in love some (C)times.

Some times it’s (Dm7)wrong, us and some times it’s (C)right.

For ev ’ry (F)win

some one must (C)fail,

but there comes a (Dm7)point when,

when we ex (C)hale, yeah, yeah.

Say, (F)shoop shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (F)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Some times you’ll (F)laugh,

some times you’ll (C)cry.

Life nev er (Dm7)tells us and the whens of (C)whys.

When you’ve got (F)friends

to wish you (C)well,

but you’ll find a (Dm7)point when

you will ex (C)hale, yeah, yeah.

Say, (F)shoop shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (F)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Some times you’ll (C)doo.

Hearts are of ten bro ken when there are words un spo ken.

In your soul there’s an swers to your prayers.

If you’re (Dm7)search ing for a place you know, a fa (C)mil iar face, some where to go, you should (F)look in side your soul; you’re half way (Dm)there.

Some times you’ll (C)doo.

Exhale (Shoop Shoop) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" by Whitney Houston: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)”

What key is "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" by Whitney Houston played in?
Exhale (Shoop Shoop) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)"?
"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" was originally performed by Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" by Whitney Houston. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.