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When (G)I be came of age, my moth er (C)called me to her side.
She said, (A7)“Son, you’re grow ing up now.
Pret ty (D7)soon you’ll take a bride.” And then she (G7)said, just be cause you’ve be (C7)come a young man now, there’s still some things that you (C7)don’t un der stand now.
Be fore you ask some the (C7)girl en for her hand now, keep your free dom for as (C7)long as you can now, my ma ma told (D7)me you bet ter shop a (G7)round,
oh (C7)yeah, you bet ter shop a (G7)round.
Ah.
(G7)said, There’s some things that I (C7)want you to know now.
there’s Just as sure as the (C7)wind’s gon na blow now, the wom en come and the (C7)wom en gon na go now, keep you tell ’em that you (C7)love ’em you so now, my ma ma told (D7)me you bet ter shop a (G7)round,
oh (C7)yeah, you bet ter shop a (G7)round.
Ah.
Try to get your self a bar gain, son.
(G7)Don’t be sold on the ver y first one.
Pret ty girls come a dime a doz en.
A (A7)try to find one who’s gon na (D7)give you true lov in’.
Be fore you take a girl and (C)say, “I do” now, make sure she’s in (C7)love with you now.
My ma ma told (D7)me you bet ter shop a (G7)round.
Make sure that her (C7)love is true now.
I hate to see you feel in’ (C7)sad and blue now.
My ma ma told (D7)me you bet ter shop a (G7)round.
(G7)round.
Shop Around — Piano Lead Sheet
"Shop Around" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 96 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 “Shop Around”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Shop Around" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Shop Around" is in G.
- What key is "Shop Around" by The Captain & Tennille played in?
- Shop Around 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 "Shop Around"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shop Around" 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 "Shop Around"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shop Around"?
- "Shop Around" was originally performed by The Captain & Tennille. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Captain & Tennille can I play here?
- Try "Love Will Keep Us Together". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Shop Around" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Shop Around" is in the key of G at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "Shop Around"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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