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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Shakey Ground" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Shakey Ground"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Shakey Ground". Key of G, 94 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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