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Shake A Little

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Intro chords(which are the verse chords too):
B5
 (x24422)
B5E
/ (xx24x2)
E5F#
/ (xx4400)
E5G#
/ (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.
          E                     A
Chorus:  Shake ...
Bm7                              A
Take me to the water ...
E                      A            F#m7   Bm7
Shake a little for ...
Bm7
just a little ...

Shake A Little chords and lyrics

Free chords for Shake A Little by Bonnie Raitt. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions about Shake A Little

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.