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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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Bum ba dum bum bum ba, bum ba, ba da da da da da.
bum ba, bum bum bum.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Shackles" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Shackles"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Shackles" by Mandisa played in?
- Shackles is arranged in the key of Eb 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Shackles". Key of Eb, 101 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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