Other arrangements of Shut Down
Pick a learning view.
It (G)hap pened on the strip where the road is wide, now the two the cool of shorts we stand in’ side by side.
Yeah, my (C)fuel in jec ted Sting ray and a Four thir to teen, but the (G)rev vin’ up our en gines and it sounds real my mean.
(A)Tach it up, tach it up, (D)bud dy, gon na shut you down.
(G)De al’s clin in’ numbers at an e ven rate, now the at the count of one we both ac cel er ate.
Yeah, My (C)Sting ray is in light, the slicks are start in’ to spin, got a (G)Four in thir ed teen’s gine real ly dig gin’ my in.
(A)Got ta be cool it now, (D)pow er shift I here we go.
The (C)su per stock Dodge is wind in’ out in low, but my (G)fuel in ject ed Sting ray’s real ly start in’ to go.
To (C)get the trac tion I’m rid in’ the clutch; my (G)pres sure plate is burn in’; that ma (D)chine’s too much.
(A)Shut it off, shut it off, (G)bud dy, now I shut you down.
Shut Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Shut Down" by The Beach Boys: 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, 140 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 “Shut Down”
- What key is "Shut Down" by The Beach Boys played in?
- Shut Down 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 "Shut Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shut Down" 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 "Shut Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shut Down"?
- "Shut Down" was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Shut Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shut Down" by The Beach Boys. 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 "Shut Down" 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 "Shut Down" 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.