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Re grets col lect like old friends,
here to re live your dark est mo ments.
I can see no way, I can see no way.
And all of the ghouls come out to play.
And ev er y de mon wants his pound of (F)flesh, but I like to keep some things to my self.
I like to keep my is sues strong.
It’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.
And I’ve been a fool and I’ve been blind.
I can nev er leave the past be (Bb)hind.
I can see no way, I can see no way.
I’m al ways drag ging that horse a round.
And our love is pas tured, such a mourn ful (F)sound.
So To night I’m gon na (C)bu ry that horse in the (Dm)ground.
So I like to keep my is sues strong.
But it’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.
And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.
So (Gm)shake him off,
oh, whoa.
’Cause I am is done with my a grace less (F)heart.
So to night I’m gon na (C)cut out and horse then re (Dm)start.
’Cause I like to keep my is sues strong.
But it’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.
And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.
So (Gm)shake him off,
oh, whoa.
And it’s hard to dance with a (Bb)dev il on your back.
(Shake him off.) And giv en half the chance would I (C)take an y of it back?
It’s a fine ro mance, but it’s (Bb)left me so emp ty.
(Shake it off.) It’s al ways dark est be fore the (F)dawn.
(Oh, whoa,
oh whoa.)
And I’m damned if I do and I’m damned if I don’t.
(Dm)So here’s to drinks in the dark at the (C)end of my road.
And I’m read y to suf fer and I’m read y to hope.
It’s a shot in the dark and (C)right at my throat.
’Cause (Bb)look ing for heav en, for the dev il in me...
(Dm)Look ing for heav en, for the (C)dev il in me… Well, (Gm)what the hell,
I’m gon na (F)let it (Bb)hap pen
to me,
yeah!
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.
And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.
So (Gm)shake him off,
oh, whoa.
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, oh, (Gm)whoa.
And it’s hard to dance with a dev il on your back.
So (Gm)shake him off,
oh, whoa.
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Shake It Out — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Shake It Out" by Florence And The Machine: 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 F, 120 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 “Shake It Out”
- What key is "Shake It Out" by Florence And The Machine played in?
- Shake It Out is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shake It Out"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shake It Out" 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 Out"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shake It Out"?
- "Shake It Out" was originally performed by Florence And The Machine. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shake It Out"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Florence And The Machine can I play here?
- Try "DELILAH", "HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL", "VARIOUS STORMS & SAINTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Shake It Out" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shake It Out" by Florence And The Machine. 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 Out" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 Out" 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.