Other arrangements of Shakey Ground
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Shakey Ground" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations. 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 "Shakey Ground" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Shakey Ground" 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.