Shake, Rattle And Roll

by Bill Haley
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Lyrics

Get out from that kitch en and rat tle those pots and pans,

get out from that kitch en and rat tle those pots and pans.

(Ebdim7)Well, (Dm7)roll my warm, break fast ’cause your (G7)I’m a cold gry man.

Shake, rat tle and roll,

shake, rat tle and roll,

(F9)shake, rat tle and roll,

(C6)shake, rat tle and roll;

(Ebdim7)you (Dm7)nev er do noth in’ to (G7)save your dog gone (C6)soul.

Wear in’ those dress es, your hair tle done up so right,

get out in’ those dress es, your hair tle done up so right;

(Ebdim7)you (Dm7)look so warm, break fast but your (G7)heart is cold as ice.

Shake, rat tle and roll,

shake, rat tle and roll,

(F9)shake, rat tle and roll,

(C6)shake, rat tle and roll;

(Ebdim7)you (Dm7)nev er do noth in’ to (G7)save your dog gone (C6)soul.

(C6)soul.

I’m like a one eyed cat peep in’ in a sea food store,

I’m like a (F9)one eyed cat peep in’ in a sea food store;

(Ebdim7)I can (Dm7)look at you, tell you (G7)don’t love me no (C6)more.

I be lieve you’re do in’ me wrong and now I know,

I be (F9)lieve you’re do in’ me wrong and now I know;

(Ebdim7)the (Dm7)more I work, the (G7)fast er my mon ey goes.

(C6)soul.

Shake, Rattle And Roll — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Shake, Rattle And Roll" by Bill Haley: 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, 160 BPM.

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

About “Shake, Rattle And Roll”

What key is "Shake, Rattle And Roll" by Bill Haley played in?
Shake, Rattle And Roll 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, Rattle And Roll"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shake, Rattle And Roll" 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, Rattle And Roll"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shake, Rattle And Roll"?
"Shake, Rattle And Roll" was originally performed by Bill Haley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Shake, Rattle And Roll"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: C6, C7, Cdom, Db9, Dm7, Ebdim7, F9, G7.
Is there a karaoke version of "Shake, Rattle And Roll" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shake, Rattle And Roll" by Bill Haley. 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, Rattle And Roll" 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, Rattle And Roll" 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.