Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)

by Marion Worth
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Lyrics

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

She was look ing at a (C)dol ly in a (F)dress of ros y (Dm)red and a (D#dim)round the pret ty (C)dol ly hung a (Dm7)lit tle sign (G7)that (C)said:

Shake me, I (C)rat tle; (F)squeeze me, I cry.

As I (G7)stood there be side her I could hear her (C)sigh.

Shake me, I (C)rat tle; (F)squeeze me, I cry.

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

Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 104 BPM.

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

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About “Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)”

Why does "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)".
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 104 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 — 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 — 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 this real sheet music for "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)".
Can I see all the notes in "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 104 BPM.