Shakey Ground

by The Temptations
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

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