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Intro:
 C(n.C)                       C    Bb    C  Bb, C  
 Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!
Verse 1:
 CListen while I talk to you; I'll tell you what we're gonna do.
 F7There's a new thing that's going around,
 CAnd I'll tell you what they're puttin' down;
 G7Just move your body all around;
Chorus 1:
          C(n.C)
And just shake, oh, mama,
 C(n.C)
 Shake; that's the way to do it.
 CShake; oh, you're looking good now,
 CShake,    Bb     C   Bbyeah, ah ha.C  
Verse 2:
 CShake it like a bowl of soup, and make your body loop de loop.
 F7Put your hands on your hips, Cand kinda let your backbone slip.
 G7Move your body like a whip;
Chorus 2:
          C(n.C)
And just shake; mmm, that's doing it,
 C(n.C)
 Shake; yeah, you're looking good now.
 CShake; go on, do it baby,
 CShake,    Bb   Cyeah, Bbohh.C  
Bridge 1:
 FA ring-a-ling-a-ling, Choney, Shakin' is the latest thing.
 FAnd if you wanna swing; just Gloo-Fsen Gup Fthem Gshoulders.
Verse 3:
 CAnd if you wanna really roll, you got to do the thing with soul.
 F7Shake the shake with all your might, Coh, if you do it, do it right.
 G7Just make your body loose and light;
Chorus 3:
           C(n.C)
And kinda shake; oh, honey,
 C(n.C)
 Shake; hoo!.
 CShake; oh, that's the way to do it.
 CShake; Bbah-Cah-Bbah-ah-ah-Cyeah.
Interlude:
  F  C,                G     G     F    G      F  G  
       Come on and... loo-sen up them shoulders.
Verse 4:
 CAnd if you wanna really roll, you got to do the thing with soul.
 F7Shake the shake with all your might, Coh, if you do it, do it right.
 G7Make your body loose and light, and just...
Chorus 4:
 C(n.C)
 Shake, oh, I like to do it,
 C(n.C)
 Shake; make me feel good now.
 C(n.C)
 Shake; all gone baby,
 CShake;    Bb  Cdon't Bbbe shy now.C  
Coda:
 CShake; dance, with you mama,
 CShake; don't, do it baby.
 CShake; oh, yeah,
 CShake; make me feel good now...
(Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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   C       Bb      F7      G7      F       G

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Shake" is a sensational rock-a-twist affair recorded by Sam Cooke. It was one of the last songs he recorded, showcasing his distinctive vocals and pioneering contributions to soul music. This song became a posthumous hit, cementing his legacy as the "King of Soul." Playing this song evokes a feeling of spirited energy and a celebratory, danceable rhythm.

AI-written from these sources:Shake (Sam Cooke song) — Wikipedia ↗Sam Cooke — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Shake

by Sam Cooke

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Chords in this song · guitar

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Intro:

C C C Bb C Bb C

(n.) ,

Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake!

Verse 1:

Listen while I talk to you; I'll tell you what we're gonna do.

There's a new thing that's going around,

And I'll tell you what they're puttin' down;

Just move your body all around;

Chorus 1:

C C

(n.)

And just shake, oh, mama,

C C

(n.)

Shake; that's the way to do it.

Shake; oh, you're looking good now,

C Bb C Bb C

Shake, yeah, ah ha.

Verse 2:

Shake it like a bowl of soup, and make your body loop de loop.

F7 C

Put your hands on your hips, and kinda let your backbone slip.

Move your body like a whip;

Chorus 2:

C C

(n.)

And just shake; mmm, that's doing it,

C C

(n.)

Shake; yeah, you're looking good now.

Shake; go on, do it baby,

C Bb C Bb C

Shake, yeah, ohh.

Bridge 1:

F C

A ring-a-ling-a-ling, honey, Shakin' is the latest thing.

F G F G F G

And if you wanna swing; just loo-sen up them shoulders.

Verse 3:

And if you wanna really roll, you got to do the thing with soul.

F7 C

Shake the shake with all your might, oh, if you do it, do it right.

Just make your body loose and light;

Chorus 3:

C C

(n.)

And kinda shake; oh, honey,

C C

(n.)

Shake; hoo!.

Shake; oh, that's the way to do it.

C Bb C Bb C

Shake; ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-yeah.

Interlude:

F C G G F G F G

Come on and... loo-sen up them shoulders.

Verse 4:

And if you wanna really roll, you got to do the thing with soul.

F7 C

Shake the shake with all your might, oh, if you do it, do it right.

Make your body loose and light, and just...

Chorus 4:

C C

(n.)

Shake, oh, I like to do it,

C C

(n.)

Shake; make me feel good now.

C C

(n.)

Shake; all gone baby,

C Bb C Bb C

Shake; don't be shy now.

Coda:

Shake; dance, with you mama,

Shake; don't, do it baby.

Shake; oh, yeah,

Shake; make me feel good now...

(Fade)

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

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C Bb F7 G7 F G

About Shake Chords by Sam Cooke

Learn how to play Shake by Sam Cooke with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shake chords”, “Shake guitar chords”, or “Sam Cooke Shake 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shake lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Bb, F7, G7, F, A.

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