What key is "Shake It Off" in?

"Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Shake It Off" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Shake It Off" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Shake It Off"?

This arrangement of "Shake It Off" uses 4 chords: Am7, C, Csus2, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Shake It Off" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?

Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I stay out too (CN.C.)late,

got noth ing in my brain;

And that’s what peo ple say, mm, mm.

That’s what peo ple say, mm, mm.

I go on too man y dates,

I make but I can’t make ’em stay;

at least, And that’s what peo ple say, mm, mm.

That’s what peo ple say, mm, mm.

But I keep (Am7)cruis ing; can’t stop, won’t stop (Csus2)mov ing.

It’s like I got this (CN.C.)mu sic in my mind say ing, “It’s gon na be al right.”

’Cause the (Am7)play ers gon na play, play, play, play, play and the (C)hat ers gon na hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, ba by.

(G)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake; I shake it off, I shake it off.

(Ooh, ooh!) Heart (Am7)break ers gon na break, break, break, break, break and the (C)fak ers gon na fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, ba by.

(G)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake; I shake it off, I shake it off.

(Ooh, I nev er miss a (CN.C.)beat;

I’m light ning on my feet.

And that’s what they don’t see, mm, mm.

That’s what they don’t see, mm, mm.

I I’m danc ing on my own;

I make the moves up as I go.

at least, And that’s what they don’t know, mm, mm.

That’s what they don’t know, mm, mm.

But I keep (Am7)cruis ing; can’t stop, won’t stop (Csus2)groov ing.

It’s like I got this (CN.C.)mu sic in my mind say ing, “It’s gon na be al right.”

’Cause the (Am7)play ers gon na play, play, play, play, play and the (C)hat ers gon na hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, ba by.

(G)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake; I shake it off, I shake it off.

(Ooh, ooh!) Heart (Am7)break ers gon na break, break, break, break, break and the (C)fak ers gon na fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, ba by.

(G)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake; I shake it off, I shake it off.

(Ooh, I nev ooh!) miss a off.

(Ooh, ooh!) I (Am7)shake it off, I shake it off.

I, I, I (C)shake it off, I shake it off.

I, I, I (G)shake it off, I shake it off.

I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off.

(Ooh, ooh!)

Yeah, oh.

’Cause the off.

(Ooh, ooh!) I (Am7)shake it off, I shake it off.

I, I, I (C)shake it off, I shake it off.

I, I, I (G)shake it off, I shake it off.

I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off.

(Ooh, ooh!) I (Am7)shake it off, I shake it off.

I, I, I (C)shake it off, I shake it off.

I, I, I (G)shake it off, I shake it off.

I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off.

(Ooh, ooh!) I off.

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Shake It Off”

What key is "Shake It Off" in?: "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Shake It Off" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Shake It Off" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Shake It Off"?: This arrangement of "Shake It Off" uses 4 chords: Am7, C, Csus2, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Shake It Off" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?: Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.