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Shake It Out

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Capo on fret 5 (as written in this song)

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Originally by Florence + The Machine but I really love this version of the song so here it goes:
Capo 5
N.C.
Regrets collect like old friends
Here to relive your darkest moments
I can see no way, I can see no way
And all of the ghouls come out to play
AmAnd every Fdemon wants his pound of Cflesh
But I like to Gkeep some things to myAmself
I like to Fmaj7keep my issues drDmawn
It's always Fdarkest before G6the dCawn
CAnd I've been fool and I've been blind
I can never leave the past beFmaj7hind
I can see no way, I can see no way
CI'm always dragging that horse aroAmund
Our love is pFastured such a mournful sCound
Tonight I'm gonna Gbury that horse in the Amground
I like to Fmaj7keep my issues drDmawn
But it's always Fdarkest before the dCawn
CShake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoaC  
Shake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoa
FAnd it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shGake him Coff, oh whoa
AmAnd I am doFne with my graceless heCart
So tonight I'm gonna cGut it out and then restAmart
'Cause I like to Fkeep my issues Dmdrawn
It's always Fdarkest before the dCawn
CShake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoaC  
Shake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoa
FAnd it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shGake him Coff, oh whoa
AmAnd it's hard to dance with the Fdevil on your back
CAnd given half the chance, would I Gtake any of it back
AmIt's a fine romance but it's Fleft me so undone
DmIt's always Fdarkest before the Cdawn
CUuuuh
DmAnd I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't
AmSo here's to drinks in the dark, at the Gend of my road
DmAnd I'm ready to suffer and I'm ready to hope
AmIt's a shot in the dark aimed Gright at my throat
'Cause Flooking for heaven, found the devil in meG  
AmLooking for heaven, found the Gdevil in me
But whDmat the hell, I'm gonna lEmet it haFppen to mGe, yeah
CShake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoaC  
Shake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoa
FAnd it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shGake him Coff, oh whoa
CShake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoaC  
Shake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoa
FAnd it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shGake him Coff, oh whoa
CShake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoaC  
Shake it out, shake it out
Shake it out, shake it out, oh whGoa
FAnd it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shGake him Coff, oh whoa
G C

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Shake It Out

by Glee Cast

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 5 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Fmaj7

Originally by Florence + The Machine but I really love this version of the song so here it goes:

Capo 5

N.C.

Regrets collect like old friends

Here to relive your darkest moments

I can see no way, I can see no way

And all of the ghouls come out to play

Am F C

And every demon wants his pound of flesh

G Am

But I like to keep some things to myself

Fmaj7 Dm

I like to keep my issues drawn

F G6 C

It's always darkest before the dawn

And I've been fool and I've been blind

Fmaj7

I can never leave the past behind

I can see no way, I can see no way

C Am

I'm always dragging that horse around

F C

Our love is pastured such a mournful sound

G Am

Tonight I'm gonna bury that horse in the ground

Fmaj7 Dm

I like to keep my issues drawn

F C

But it's always darkest before the dawn

Shake it out, shake it out

G C

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

Shake it out, shake it out

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back

G C

So shake him off, oh whoa

Am F C

And I am done with my graceless heart

G Am

So tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart

F Dm

'Cause I like to keep my issues drawn

F C

It's always darkest before the dawn

Shake it out, shake it out

G C

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

Shake it out, shake it out

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back

G C

So shake him off, oh whoa

Am F

And it's hard to dance with the devil on your back

C G

And given half the chance, would I take any of it back

Am F

It's a fine romance but it's left me so undone

Dm F C

It's always darkest before the dawn

Uuuuh

And I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't

Am G

So here's to drinks in the dark, at the end of my road

And I'm ready to suffer and I'm ready to hope

Am G

It's a shot in the dark aimed right at my throat

F G

'Cause looking for heaven, found the devil in me

Am G

Looking for heaven, found the devil in me

Dm Em F G

But what the hell, I'm gonna let it happen to me, yeah

Shake it out, shake it out

G C

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

Shake it out, shake it out

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back

G C

So shake him off, oh whoa

Shake it out, shake it out

G C

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

Shake it out, shake it out

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back

G C

So shake him off, oh whoa

Shake it out, shake it out

G C

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

Shake it out, shake it out

Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back

G C

So shake him off, oh whoa

G C

About Shake It Out Chords by Glee Cast

Learn how to play Shake It Out by Glee Cast with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shake It Out chords”, “Shake It Out guitar chords”, or “Glee Cast Shake It Out 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 It Out chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shake It Out lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, F, G, Fmaj7, Dm.

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What key is "Shake It Out" in?

The chords for "Shake It Out" show the original chord names (including C, Am, F, G, Fmaj7, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.