Shake It Off

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)I stay up too (Dm)late,

got noth ing in my (F)brain,

and that’s what peo ple (C)say, mm, mm.

That’s what peo ple say, mm, mm.

I go (CN.C.)on too man y (Dm)dates,

I make but I can’t make them (F)stay.

At least that’s what peo ple (C)say, mm, mm.

That’s what peo ple say, mm, mm.

(CN.C.)But I keep (Dm)cruis ing, can’t stop, won’t stop (F)mov ing.

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

’Cause the (Dm)play ers gon na play, play, play, play, play, and the (F)hat ers gon na hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.

Ba by, (C)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

I shake it off, I shake it off.

Heart (Dm)break ers gon na break, break, break, break, break, and the (F)fak ers gon na fake, fake, fake, fake, fake.

Ba by, (C)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

I shake it off, I shake it off.

I (CN.C.)nev er miss a (Dm)beat.

I’m light ning on my (F)feet,

and that’s what they don’t (C)see.

mm, mm.

That’s what they don’t see,

mm, mm.

I I’m (CN.C.)danc ing on my (Dm)own,

I make the moves up as I (F)go,

At and that’s what they don’t (C)know,

mm, mm.

That’s what they don’t know,

mm, mm.

(CN.C.)But I keep (Dm)cruis ing, can’t stop, won’t stop (F)mov ing.

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

’Cause the (Dm)play ers gon na play, play, play, play, play, and the (F)hat ers gon na hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.

Ba by, (C)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

I shake it off, I shake it off.

Heart (Dm)break ers gon na break, break, break, break, break, and the (F)fak ers gon na fake, fake, fake, fake, fake.

Ba by, (C)I’m just gon na shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

I shake it off, I shake it off.

I (CN.C.)nev er miss a off.

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

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Free karaoke for "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift: 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, 150 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Shake It Off”

What key is "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift played in?
Shake It Off 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 "Shake It Off"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shake It Off" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Shake It Off"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shake It Off"?
"Shake It Off" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?
Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Shake It Off" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift. 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 Off" 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 "Shake It Off" 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.