La dy Luck and four leaf clo vers
won’t ease this hurt I feel all o ver.
My life was one spe cial oc ca sion
’til you leav ing damp ened the sit u a tion.
I’m (E7)stand ing on shak ey ground
ev er since you put me down.
Oh,
(E7)stand ing on shak ey ground
ev er since you put me down.
My car got re pos sessed this morn ing, yeah.
Hard er times I have n’t seen in years.
Girl, you bet ter throw me a life pre serv er, yeah,
’cause I’m a bout to drown in my own (CN.C.)tears.
I’m
Oh, oh, oh.
(E7)Stand ing on shak ey ground
ev er since you put me down.
Oh,
stand ing on sha key ground
ev er since you put me down.
(E7)Stand ing on shak ey ground
ev er since you put me down.
Oh,
stand ing on sha key ground
ev er since you put me down.
Shakey Ground by The Temptations
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Shakey Ground”
- What key is "Shakey Ground" in?
- "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations is in the key of G with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Shakey Ground" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Shakey Ground" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Shakey Ground"?
- This arrangement of "Shakey Ground" uses 2 chords: C, E7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Shakey Ground" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by The Temptations can I play here?
- Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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