Twist And Shout

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Well shake it up ba by, now, (G)(Shake it up ba by) twist and (D)shout.

(G)(Twist and shout) Come on, come on, come on, come on, (D)ba by, now, (G)(Come on, ba by) Come on and work it on out.

(G)(Work it on out) You know you work it on out, (G)(Work it on out) you know you look so (D)good.

(G)(Look so good) You know you twist a lit tle (G)go in’ now, (Twist a lit tle clos (A7)er) just like I knew you would.

(D)mine.

(Like I (G)knew you would) Well, shake it up ba by, now, (G)(Shake it up ba by) twist and (D)shout.

(G)(Twist and shout) Come on, come on, come on, come on, (D)ba by, now, (G)(Come on, ba by) Come on and work it on out.

(G)(Work it on out) You know you twist, lit tle girl, (G)(Twist, lit tle girl) you know you twist so (D)fine.

(G)(Twist so fine) Come on and twist a lit tle (G)clos er now, (Twist a lit tle clos (A7)er) and let me know that you’re (D)mine.

(Let me (G)know you’re mine) Well, shake it up ba

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(A7)Ah

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Shake it up ba Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D)ba by, now.

(G)(Shake it up ba by) Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D)ba by, now.

(G)(Shake it up ba by) Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, (D)ba by, now.

(G)(Shake it up, ba by.)

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(A7)Ah

Twist And Shout β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Twist And Shout" by The Beatles: 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, 135 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œTwist And Shout”

What key is "Twist And Shout" by The Beatles played in?
Twist And Shout 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 "Twist And Shout"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Twist And Shout" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Twist And Shout"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Twist And Shout"?
"Twist And Shout" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Twist And Shout"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, A7, D, Dmaj9, G.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Twist And Shout" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Twist And Shout" by The Beatles. 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 β€” 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 "Twist And Shout" 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Twist And Shout" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.