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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Twist And Shout" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Twist And Shout"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Twist And Shout". Key of C, 130 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.