Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Twist And Shout

Chords

4.35 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Twist And Shout:The Mamas And The Papas.
Album - The Mamas And The Papas Deliver -
#2 on BB Hot 200 on DUNHILL Records 
in 1967.
INTRO:  Gb   E   Db  Gb  
#1.
BShake it up, Gbbaby, Abmnow Dbtwist and Gbshout.
AbmShake it, Dbshake it up, Gbbaby, Acome on 
and Dbwork it on Gbout.Abm  
#2.
DbYou know you move real Gbgood, girl.
(Shake it up baby, now)
AbmYou know you move real Gbfine.
(Twist and shout)
AbmCome on and Dbmove a little Gbcloser, now,
(Shake it up baby, now)
Abmand show the Dbworld that you're GbmiiiiDbine.
(Now, work it on out.)
#3.
DbYou know you got me Gbgoin'
(You know you got me goin')
Abmlike I Dbknew you Gbwould.
You Abmreally, Dbreally got me Gbgoin', yeah.
AbmLike I Dbknew you Gbcould.
(GbLike I Abknew you Dbcould.)
#4.
C'mon, Gbbaby, (c'mon baby)
DbTwist and Gbshout (c'mon Dbbaby)
Shake it up Gbbaby..
(AbmC'mon and) work it on Gbout.)Abm  Db  
INTERLUDE:  E   Gb   Abm   Gb   Abm   Db   Gb  
           Ab Db Gb Abm Db Gb
#5.
DbYou know you move real Gbgood.
AbmYou know you Dbmove real Gbfine.
AbmC'mon and Dbmove a little Gbcloser, girl.
And let 'em Dbknow that you're Gbmine.Abm  Db  
#6.
DbYou know you got me Gbgoin' Abmgirl.
Like DbI knew you Gbwould.
AbmYou Dbreally got me Gbgoin' Abmyeah.
Like I Dbknew you Gbcould..like I Abmknew 
you Dbwould.
Shake it up, Gbbaby..Abmshake it Dbup, Gbbaby,
Abmc'mon Dbmove a little Gbcloser..(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

The Mamas & the Papas were a folk rock vocal group known for their intricate vocal harmonies, which became a defining sound of the 1960s counterculture. While "Twist And Shout" is often associated with other artists, when performed by The Mamas & the Papas, it takes on their signature blend of folk sensibilities and the new beat style of the era. This version invites you to channel the group's vibrant, harmonically rich approach to a classic.

AI-written from these sources:The Mamas & the Papas — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Twist And Shout

by The Mamas & The Papas

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Abm

Twist And Shout:The Mamas And The Papas.

Album - The Mamas And The Papas Deliver -

#2 on BB Hot 200 on DUNHILL Records

in 1967.

Gb E Db Gb

INTRO:

#1.

B Gb Abm Db Gb

Shake it up, baby, now twist and shout.

Abm Db Gb A

Shake it, shake it up, baby, come on

Db Gb Abm

and work it on out.

#2.

Db Gb

You know you move real good, girl.

(Shake it up baby, now)

Abm Gb

You know you move real fine.

(Twist and shout)

Abm Db Gb

Come on and move a little closer, now,

(Shake it up baby, now)

Abm Db Gb Db

and show the world that you're miiiiine.

(Now, work it on out.)

#3.

Db Gb

You know you got me goin'

(You know you got me goin')

Abm Db Gb

like I knew you would.

Abm Db Gb

You really, really got me goin', yeah.

Abm Db Gb

Like I knew you could.

Gb Ab Db

(Like I knew you could.)

#4.

C'mon, baby, (c'mon baby)

Db Gb Db

Twist and shout (c'mon baby)

Shake it up baby..

Abm Gb Abm Db

(C'mon and) work it on out.)

E Gb Abm Gb Abm Db Gb

INTERLUDE:

Ab Db Gb Abm Db Gb

#5.

Db Gb

You know you move real good.

Abm Db Gb

You know you move real fine.

Abm Db Gb

C'mon and move a little closer, girl.

Db Gb Abm Db

And let 'em know that you're mine.

#6.

Db Gb Abm

You know you got me goin' girl.

Db Gb

Like I knew you would.

Abm Db Gb Abm

You really got me goin' yeah.

Db Gb Abm

Like I knew you could..like I knew

you would.

Gb Abm Db Gb

Shake it up, baby..shake it up, baby,

Abm Db Gb

c'mon move a little closer..(Fade.)

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Twist And Shout Chords by The Mamas & The Papas

Learn how to play Twist And Shout by The Mamas & The Papas with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Twist And Shout chords”, “Twist And Shout guitar chords”, or “The Mamas & The Papas Twist And Shout 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 Twist And Shout chords and for experienced players who want accurate Twist And Shout lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gb, E, Db, B, Abm, A.

FAQ — Twist And Shout by The Mamas & The Papas

How do I play "Twist And Shout" by The Mamas & The Papas on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Twist And Shout" by The Mamas & The Papas on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Twist And Shout" by The Mamas & The Papas free?

Yes. The chords for "Twist And Shout" by The Mamas & The Papas are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Twist And Shout" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Twist And Shout"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Twist And Shout" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Twist And Shout" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Twist And Shout" by The Mamas & The Papas with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Mamas & The Papas below.

What key is "Twist And Shout" in?

The chords for "Twist And Shout" show the original chord names (including Gb, E, Db, B, Abm, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.