Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)

by Marion Worth
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I was (C)pass ing by a toy shop on the (F)cor ner of the (Dm)square, where a (G7)lit tle girl was (G7)look ing with her (C)in the win dow there.

She was look ing at a dol ly in a (F)dress of ros y (Dm)red, and a (Ebdim)round the pret ty (C)dol ly hung a (Dm)lit tle sign (G7)that (C)said:

Shake me I (E)rat tle, (F)squeeze me I (Dm7)cry, as I (G7)stood there be side her, that we (C)I could hear her (C)sigh.

Shake me I (E)rat tle, (F)squeeze me I (Dm)cry,

(G7)please take me home and (C)love me.

I re (C)called an oth er toy shop on a (F)square so long a (Dm)go where I (G7)saw a lit tle (G7)dol ly with her (C)that I want ed so.

I re mem bered, I re mem bered how I (F)longed to make it (Dm)mine, and a (Ebdim)round that oth er (C)dol ly hung an (Dm)oth er lit (G7)tle (C)sign:

Shake me I (E)rat tle, (F)squeeze me I (Dm7)cry, I had (G7)count ed my pen nies, that we (C)just a pen ny (C)shy.

Shake me I (E)rat tle, (F)squeeze me I (Dm)cry,

(G7)please take me home and (C)love me.

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Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry) โ€” Simple Sheet Music

"Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œShake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)โ€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music โ€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)" by Marion Worth played in?
Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry) 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 Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)"?
"Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)" was originally performed by Marion Worth. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Marion Worth can I play here?
Try "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)", "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below โ€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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