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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Shakey Ground" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Shakey Ground" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Shakey Ground" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Shakey Ground"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Shakey Ground" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Shakey Ground"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Shakey Ground" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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