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Shake

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This is the chord progression from the live version of "shake", the LP version is just 
same chords, just try by trial and error for the timing.
Guitar                     Bass
C: 8 10 10 9  8  8         C:(A)--3---|
F: x 8  10 10 10 8         F:(D)--3---|
G: x 10 12 12 12 10        G:(D)--5---|
       C
Intro: 
C
Shake!
(bass only: A ||:-3-3-3-3-3-1-2-3:||)
[Everybody say it!] Shake!
[Early in the morning] Shake!
[Late in the evening] Shake!
[In the midnight hour] Shake!
[When the time's going bad, now] Shake!
Shake with the FEELING!
Shake with the FEELING!
C
Listen while I'm talkin' to you now
C
Tell you what I'm gonna do now
F
There's a new thing going around now
C
I'll tell what to put down now
G
You move your body all around
C
And just shake
G F G F F F G
C
Thats the way you do it Shake, Shake, Shake it baby
C
Shake it like a bowl of soup
C
Let your body loop de loop
F
Put your hands on your hip
C
Come on and let your backbone slip
G
Move your body like your hip
C
And just shake!
C
Shake early in the morning
C
Shake early in the evening
GFGF   G
    FF 
F
A     A     A
 Ring--Ling--Ling
C
Honey, Shakin' is the greatest thing
F                      G
But if you really roll Gotta do the thing with SOUL!
C
Shake shake with all your might now
C
If you do it, do it right now
F
Put your hands on your hip,yeah
C
Come on and let your backbone slip
G
Move your body like your hip
C
And just shake
C
[God have mercy now!]
C
Early in the morning
C
Early in the evening All night long, y'all!
F   C   F     G F G F F F G
C
If you really want to roll
F
Gotta do the thing with SOUL!
C
Shake shake with all your might
F
If you do it, do it right
G
Let your body loop de lite
C
Shake!
(bass: A ||:-3-3-3-3-3-1-2-3:||)
C
Everybody say it, Shake!
C
One more time, Shake!
C
Everybody louder, Shake!
C
One more time, now, say Shake!
C
Everybody a bit louder, Shake!

Shake chords and lyrics

Free chords for Shake by Otis Redding. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

This is the chord progression from the live version of "shake", the LP version is just 
same chords, just try by trial and error for the timing.
Intro: C
[Everybody say it!] Shake!
[Early in the morning] Shake!
[Late in the evening] Shake!
[In the midnight hour] Shake!
[When the time's going bad, now] Shake!
Shake with the FEELING!
Shake with the FEELING!
G F G F F F G
G F G F FF G
F
A Ring-A-Ling-A-Ling
F   C   F     G F G F F F G

Shake Chords by Otis Redding

Learn how to play Shake by Otis Redding with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shake chords”, “Shake guitar chords”, or “Otis Redding 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, A, F, D, G.

Frequently asked questions about Shake

How do I play "Shake" by Otis Redding on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Shake" by Otis Redding 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 "Shake" by Otis Redding free?

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Can I transpose "Shake" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shake"?

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

Is "Shake" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Shake" in?

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