The Shift Chords
by Beach Boys
The Shift by Beach Boys is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, D, G, A and E. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: C D
#1.
G
Check out the chick with the new dress on..
A
(wearin' a shift and it looks real fine.)
D
They call it a shift and it comes on strong..
A
(wearin' a shift and it looks real fine.)
E D
When she's got it on, well, she can't do no wrong..
A D
(wearin' a shift, wearin' a shift.)
#2.
G
You may think a dress can't do very much..
A
(wearin' a shift really turns me on.)
D
With the slit up the side, you can't resist
that touch..
A
(wearin' a shift really turns me on.)
E D
It's tighter than a muu-muu and it's just too much..
A
(wearin' a shift, wearin' a shift.)
Chorus: