Shut Up And Kiss Me

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Lyrics

Don’t mean to (D)get a lit tle (A)for ward with you.

Don’t mean to (D)get a head of (A)where we are.

Don’t mean to (D)act a lit tle (A)nerv ous a round you; I’m (E)just a lit tle (D)nerv ous a bout (A)comes my heart ’cause it’s been a while by, since I (A)felt this feel ing that ev ’ry (E)thing that (A)you do gives me.

It’s been too (E)long since (A)some bod y whis pered, ooh,

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.”

Did n’t ex (D)pect to be in (A)this po si tion.

Did n’t ex (D)pect to have to (A)rise a bove.

My rep u (D)ta ry tion for (A)cyn i a ci sm; I’ve (E)been a jad ed (D)la dy when it (A)comes to love, but it’s oh a ba by, just to (A)feel this feel ing that ev ’ry (E)thing that (A)you do gives me.

It’s been too (E)long since (A)some bod y whis pered, ooh,

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.”

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.” There’s some thing ’bout the si lent type

at tract ing (E)me to you.

All bus’ ness, ba by, none of the hype

that no talk er can live up to.

Ooh.

Talk is (D)cheap and ba by, (A)time’s ex pen sive.

So why (D)waste an oth er (A)min ute more?

Life’s too (D)short to be so (A)ap pre hen sive.

Love’s as much the (D)symp tom, dar lin’, (A)as the cure.

Oh (E)ba by, when I (A)feel this feel ing, it’s like ’ry gen u ine (A)voo doo hits me.

It’s been too (E)long since (A)some bod y whis pered, ooh, ooh.

Oh (E)ba by, I can (A)feel this feel ing that like ’ry thing u that (A)you do gives me.

It’s been too (E)long since (A)some bod y whis pered, ooh, ooh.

ooh,

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.” Ooh, ooh.

Ooh.

(A)“Shut up and kiss me.”

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

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Free karaoke for "Shut Up And Kiss Me" by Mary Chapin Carpenter: 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 A, 140 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 Kiss Me”

What key is "Shut Up And Kiss Me" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
Shut Up And Kiss Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shut Up And Kiss Me"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shut Up And Kiss Me" 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 Kiss Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shut Up And Kiss Me"?
"Shut Up And Kiss Me" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Shut Up And Kiss Me"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C, D, E.
What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?
Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART", "WHY SHOULDN'T WE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Shut Up And Kiss Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shut Up And Kiss Me" by Mary Chapin Carpenter. 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 Kiss Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 Kiss Me" 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.