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Shake A Little

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Intro chords(which are the verse chords too):
 B5(x24422)
B5/ E(xx24x2)
E5/ F#(xx4400)
E5/ G#(xx6400)
 E5(xx2400)
Verse: In the shadow of your father, sweet brown eyes
of the one I love.  I can't wait another minute baby,
to do the things that we've never done.  Everybody
gets hungry sometimes, your love is like a kettle on.
 In the shadow of your father, guess I get a little
sad sometimes.
Chorus:  SEhake ...A  
Bm7Take me to the water ...A  
EShake a little for ...A  F#m7  Bm7  
Bm7just a little ...

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Shake A Little

by Bonnie Raitt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bm7

F#m7

Intro chords(which are the verse chords too):

(x24422)

B5 E

/ (xx24x2)

E5 F#

/ (xx4400)

E5 G#

/ (xx6400)

(xx2400)

Verse: In the shadow of your father, sweet brown eyes

of the one I love. I can't wait another minute baby,

to do the things that we've never done. Everybody

gets hungry sometimes, your love is like a kettle on.

In the shadow of your father, guess I get a little

sad sometimes.

E A

Chorus: Shake ...

Bm7 A

Take me to the water ...

E A F#m7 Bm7

Shake a little for ...

Bm7

just a little ...

About Shake A Little Chords by Bonnie Raitt

Learn how to play Shake A Little by Bonnie Raitt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shake A Little chords”, “Shake A Little guitar chords”, or “Bonnie Raitt Shake A Little chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Shake A Little chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shake A Little lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B5, E, E5, F#, G#, A.

FAQ — Shake A Little by Bonnie Raitt

How do I play "Shake A Little" by Bonnie Raitt on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Shake A Little" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Shake A Little" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shake A Little"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Shake A Little" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Shake A Little" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shake A Little" by Bonnie Raitt with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bonnie Raitt below.

What key is "Shake A Little" in?

The chords for "Shake A Little" show the original chord names (including B5, E, E5, F#, G#, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.