Other arrangements of Shakey Ground
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Shakey Ground" 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 G, 94 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 “Shakey Ground”
- Why does "Shakey Ground" 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 "Shakey Ground".
- What key is "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations played in?
- Shakey Ground is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shakey Ground"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shakey Ground" 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 "Shakey Ground"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shakey Ground"?
- "Shakey Ground" was originally performed by The Temptations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shakey Ground"?
- This arrangement uses 2 chords: C, E7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Shakey Ground"?
- 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 "Shakey Ground".
- Can I see all the notes in "Shakey Ground"?
- 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 G at 94 BPM.
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