Show Me How You Burlesque

by Christina Aguilera
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Un der neath the cit

y lights,

there is a life

few

know a bout,

where

rules don’t

ap ply,

no;

and you can’t

keep a good girl

down.

(She comes through the club look ing for a good time.

Gon na make that, shake that, mon ey on a dime.

Don’t need a sug ar dad dy; she can work it just fine.

Up on the ta ble, she’ll be danc ing Yeah, night.) yeah hey, (Wah ooh, ba ooh.) doll y just comes to life (Wah ooh, un ooh.) der the spot light.

(Wah ooh, All ooh.) girls wan na fall in line.

(We say:) Yeah.

(Here come the la dies, ’bout to give a lit tle show.) Yeah.

(Here go the boys, are yell ing, “show a lit tle more.”) (more.) (more.) (more.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Won’t let you rest.) Hit it up, get it up.

(This is not a test.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Got ta give me your best.) So, get your ass up, show me how you bur lesque.

Hit it up, get it up.

(Won’t let you rest.) Hit it up, get it up.

(This is not a test.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Got ta give me your best.) So, get your ass up, show me how you bur lesque.

(A lit tle bit of naught y, it’s a lit tle bit nice.

She’s a whole lot ta glam, sweat, sug ar, sex, spice.

Just shim my, shim my, strut, strut, give a lit tle what, what.

Up on the ta bles, we’ll be danc ing Yeah, night.) how you bur lesque!

and we’ve on ly just be gun.) Let me hear ya say, yeah.

I say, yeah.

Say, yeah.

Say, yeah,

yeah, yeah.

Hit it up, get it up.

(Won’t let you rest.) Hit it up, get it up.

(This is not a test.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Got ta give me your best.) So, get your ass up, show me how you bur lesque.

Hit it up, get it up.

(Won’t let you rest.) Hit it up, get it up.

(This is not a test.) Hit it up, get it up.

(Got ta give me your best.) So, get your ass up, show me how you bur lesque.

Show Me How You Burlesque — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Show Me How You Burlesque" by Christina Aguilera: 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 B, 45 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Show Me How You Burlesque”

What key is "Show Me How You Burlesque" by Christina Aguilera played in?
Show Me How You Burlesque is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Show Me How You Burlesque"?
The arrangement plays at 45 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Show Me How You Burlesque" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Show Me How You Burlesque"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Show Me How You Burlesque"?
"Show Me How You Burlesque" was originally performed by Christina Aguilera. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Show Me How You Burlesque"?
This arrangement uses 1 chord: C. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Christina Aguilera can I play here?
Try "KEEP ON SINGIN' MY SONG", "WALK AWAY", "I TURN TO YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Show Me How You Burlesque" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Show Me How You Burlesque" by Christina Aguilera. 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 "Show Me How You Burlesque" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Show Me How You Burlesque" 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.