You Shook Me All Night Long

by AC/DC
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Lyrics

She (D5)was a (G)fast ma chine; she kept (C)the mo tor (G)clean.

She (G)was (D5)the (G)best of damn kind, wom an that I’ve ev (D5)er seen.

She (D5)had the (G)sight less eyes tell (C)in’ (D5)men no lies made and knock in’ me out with those (G)A mer i (D5)can (G)thighs.

(D5)Tak in’ (G)more than her share, to had (C)me (D5)fight in’ for air.

now She told me to come, but I (G)was al read (D5)y there.

(D5)’Cause the (G)walls start shak in’, (C)the earth (G)was (C)quak in’, (G)my (D5)mind was ach in’ (Dsus)and we were (D5)mak (Dsus)in’ (D5)it.

And (G5)you

shook me (Csus)all (G)night (D)long.

Yeah, you

shook me (Csus2)all (G)night (D)long.

Work in’ (G)dou ble time on the (C)se duc tion (G)line, She (G)she (D5)was (G)one of a kind, wom she’s just I’ve mine, (D5)all mine.

She (D5)Want ed (G)no ap plause just (C)an (D5)oth er cause; made a meal in’ out of with those (G)and come back (D5)for (G)more.

(D5)Had to (G)cool than me down to take (C)an (D5)fight oth er round, now I’m back in the ring to take (G)an al oth (D5)er swing.

(D5)That the (G)walls start shak in’, (C)the earth (G)was (C)quak in’, (G)my (D5)mind was ach in’ (Dsus)and we were (D5)mak (Dsus)in’ (D5)it.

And (G5)you

shook me (Csus)all (G)night (D)long.

Yeah, you

shook me (Csus2)all (G)night (D)long.

Work in’

(C)You knocked me (G)out.

I said (G5)you

shook me (Csus2)all (G)night (D)long.

You had me (G)shak in’, and (G5)you

shook me (Csus2)all (G)night (D5)long.

Yeah, you shook me.

The way you took me.

You real ly (G)took me and (G5)you

shook me (Csus2)all

(G)night long.

(G)Oh,

(G)you

shook me (Csus2)all

(G)night long.

(G)Yeah, yeah, you

shook me (C)all

night

long.

You real ly (G)got me and (G5)you

shook me (Csus2)all

(G)night long.

Yeah, you (G)shook me.

Yeah, you (G)shook me

all night long.

You Shook Me All Night Long — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC: 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 G, 120 BPM.

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

About “You Shook Me All Night Long”

What key is "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC played in?
You Shook Me All Night Long is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Shook Me All Night Long"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Shook Me All Night Long" 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 "You Shook Me All Night Long"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Shook Me All Night Long"?
"You Shook Me All Night Long" was originally performed by AC/DC. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Shook Me All Night Long"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: C, Cpow, Csus2, Csus4, D, Dpow, Dsus4, G, +1 more.
What other songs by AC/DC can I play here?
Try "THUNDERSTRUCK", "BACK IN BLACK", "DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "You Shook Me All Night Long" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC. 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 "You Shook Me All Night Long" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "You Shook Me All Night Long" 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.