Twist And Shout

by The Isley Brothers
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Lyrics

Well, shake it up, (C)ba by, (F)now,

twist and (C)shout.

Come on, come on, come on, come (C)on, ba by, (F)now, come on and work it on (C)out.

You Well, you work it on (C)out,

you know you look so (C)good,

you know you got a me tle (C)go in’ (F)now, just like I knew that you (C)would.

Well, shake it up (C)ba by, (F)now,

twist and (C)shout.

Come on, come on, come on, come (C)on, ba by, (F)now, come on and work it on (C)out.

You know you twist, lit tle (C)girl,

you know you twist so (C)fine,

come on and twist a lit tle (C)clos er (F)now, and let me know that you’re (C)mine.

Well, shake it up Oo!

Twist And Shout — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Twist And Shout" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 130 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Twist And Shout”

Can I play "Twist And Shout" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Twist And Shout" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Twist And Shout" by The Isley Brothers played in?
Twist And Shout is arranged in the key of C 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 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Twist And Shout" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Twist And Shout"?
Yes — 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 Isley Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Isley Brothers can I play here?
Try "DON'T SAY GOODNIGHT", "SHOUT", "IT'S YOUR THING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Twist And Shout"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Twist And Shout" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Twist And Shout"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Twist And Shout" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.