Shake It

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Lyrics

Let’s drop!

Yeah.

Come on.

Shake, shake.

I’ll take you home if you don’t (C#m)leave me at the (E)front door.

Your bod y’s cold, but, girl, we’re get ting (E)so warm.

And I was think ing of ways that I could (E)get in (A)side.

To night you’re fall ing in love.

(Well, let me go, now.) The feel ing’s stir ring me up.

(Here we go Now, if she (B)does it like this, will you (C#m)do it like (E)that?

Now, if she (A)touch es like this, will you touch her right back?

Now, if she (B)moves like this, will you (C#m)move like (E)that?

Come on, shake, shake, shake, shake, a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Your lips you trem ble but your (C#m)eyes are in a (E)straight stare.

We’re on the bed, but your are lay ing (E)right there.

And I was think ing of plac es that I (E)could hide.

(A)side.

So now you’re fall ing in love.

(Well, let me go, now.) The feel ing’s stir ring me up.

(Here we go Now, now.) she (B)does it like this, will you (C#m)do it like (E)that?

Now, if she (A)touch es like this, will you touch her right back?

Now, if she (B)moves like this, will you (C#m)move like (E)that?

Come on, shake, shake, shake, shake, a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

(E)I saw you danc ing and I (F#m)could n’t get you off my mind.

(A)I could tell that you could tell that (B)I was tak ing my time.

And (E)I was think ing of ways that you would stay and be mine.

(A)Bod y’s shak ing, turn me (B)on so I can turn out the lights.

Now if she Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake, shake, shake, shake, (E)a shake it.

Shake It — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Shake It" by Metro Station: 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 E, 150 BPM.

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

About “Shake It”

What key is "Shake It" by Metro Station played in?
Shake It is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shake It"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shake It" 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 "Shake It"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shake It"?
"Shake It" was originally performed by Metro Station. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Shake It"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Apow, B, Bpow, C#m, C#pow, E, Epow, +1 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "Shake It" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shake It" by Metro Station. 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 "Shake It" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Shake It" 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.