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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Shake It Out" by Florence And The Machine in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 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”
- Can I learn "Shake It Out" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Shake It Out" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- What key is "Shake It Out" by Florence And The Machine played in?
- Shake It Out is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Shake It Out"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Shake It Out" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Shake It Out"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Shake It Out" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
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