Shut Up And Dance

by Walk The Moon
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Lyrics

“Oh, don’t you (D)dare look (Dsus)back, just keep your (D)eyes on (Dsus2)me.” I said, “You’re (D)hold in’ (Dsus)back.” She said, “Shut (D)up and dance with me.” This (Dsus)wom an is my (D)des ti (Dsus2)ny.

She said, (D)“Ooh, (Dsus)hoo, shut (A5)up and dance with me.”

(A5)We were (A5)vic tims some of the night, the (A5)chem i cal, (G5)phy si cal, (A5)kryp ton ite; help less (A5)to the (G5)bass and the (A5)fad in’ light.

I Oh, we were bound to get to (A5)geth er, bound to (D5)get to (A)geth er.

(D)She took (G5)my arm,

(D5)I don’t (A)know how (A5)it hap (G5)pened.

(D)We took (G5)the floor and she (A5)said,

“Oh, don’t you (D5)dare look (G5)back, just keep your (B5)eyes on (A5)me.” I said, “You’re (D5)hold in’ (G5)back.” She said, “Shut (B5)up and (A5)dance with me.” This (G5)wom an is my (B5)des ti (A5)ny.

She said, (D5)“Ooh, (G5)hoo, shut (A5)up and dance with me.”

A (A5)back less (A5)dress tims some beat up sneaks, my (A5)dis co theque (G5)Ju li et (A5)teen age dream.

I it (A5)in my (G5)chest as she (A5)looked at me.

I Oh, we were bound to be to (A5)geth er, bound to (D5)be to (A)geth er.

(D)She took (G5)my arm,

(D5)I don’t (A)know how (A5)it hap (G5)pened.

(D)We took (G5)the floor and she (A5)said,

“Oh, don’t you (D5)dare look (G5)back, just keep your (B5)eyes on (A5)me.” I said, “You’re (D5)hold in’ (G5)back.” She said, “Shut (B5)up and (A5)dance with me.” This (G5)wom an is my (B5)des ti (A5)ny.

She said, (D5)“Ooh, (G5)hoo, shut (A5)up and dance with me.”

A (A5)back less

(D)Deep in (G5)her eyes,

(D5)I think (A)I see (A5)the fu (G5)ture.

(D)I re (G5)al ize

(D5)this is (A)my last (A5)chance.

(D)She took (G5)my arm,

(D5)I don’t (A)know how (A5)it hap (G5)pened.

(D)We took (G5)the floor and she (A5)said,

“Oh, don’t you (D)dare look (Dsus)back, just keep your (D)eyes on (Dsus2)me.” I said, “You’re (D)hold in’ (Dsus)back.” She said, “Shut (D)up and dance with me.” This (Dsus)wom an is my (D)des ti (Dsus2)ny.

She said, (D)“Ooh, (Dsus)hoo, shut (CN.C.)up and dance.

Don’t you

(D5)“Ooh, (G5)hoo, shut (B5)up and (A5)dance with me.”

(D5)“Ooh, (G5)hoo, shut (B5)up and (A5)dance with me.”

Shut Up And Dance — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Shut Up And Dance" by Walk The Moon: 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 D, 120 BPM.

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

About “Shut Up And Dance”

What key is "Shut Up And Dance" by Walk The Moon played in?
Shut Up And Dance is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shut Up And Dance"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shut Up And Dance" 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 "Shut Up And Dance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shut Up And Dance"?
"Shut Up And Dance" was originally performed by Walk The Moon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Shut Up And Dance"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm7, Bpow, C, D, Dpow, Dsus2, +3 more.
What other songs by Walk The Moon can I play here?
Try "Shut Up And Dance", "Work This Body". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Shut Up And Dance" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shut Up And Dance" by Walk The Moon. 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 Up And Dance" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 Up And Dance" 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.