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Take the (Gm)shack les off my feet so I can dance.
I just wan na (D7)praise You, I just wan na (Gm)praise You.
You broke the chains, now I can lift my hands,
and I’m gon na (D7)praise You, I’m gon na (Gm)praise You.
In the cor ners of my mind I just can’t seem to find a rea son to be lieve that I can break free.
’Cause you see, I have been down for so long, feel like all hope is gone, but as I lift my hands I un der stand that I should (Gm)praise You through my cir cum stance.
Take the (Gm)praise You.
Ev ’ry thing that could go wrong all went wrong at one time.
So much pres sure fell on me I thought I was gon na lose my mind.
But I know You wan na see if I will hold on through these trials.
But I need You to lift this load, ’cause I can’t take it no more.
Take the shack les off my feet so I can dance.
I just wan na (D7)praise You, I just wan na (Gm)praise You.
You broke the chains, now I can lift my hands,
and I’m gon na (D7)praise You, I’m gon na (Gm)praise You.
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Been (Gm)through the fi re and the rain, (Cm)bound in ev ’ry kind of way.
But (D7)God has bro ken ev ’ry chain, so (Gm)let me go.
Take the shack les off my feet so I can dance.
I just wan na (D7)praise You, I just wan na (Gm)praise You.
You broke the chains, now I can lift my hands,
and I’m gon na (D7)praise You, I’m gon na (Gm)praise You.
Take the shack les off my feet so I can (Cm7)dance.
You broke the chains, now I can lift my, lift my hands.
Shackles — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Shackles" by Mandisa: 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 Bb, 101 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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About “Shackles”
- What key is "Shackles" by Mandisa played in?
- Shackles is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shackles"?
- The arrangement plays at 101 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shackles" 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 "Shackles"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shackles"?
- "Shackles" was originally performed by Mandisa. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shackles"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, D7, Gm, Gm7, Gpow.
- What other songs by Mandisa can I play here?
- Try "GOD SPEAKING", "BLEED THE SAME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Shackles" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shackles" by Mandisa. 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 "Shackles" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Shackles" 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.