Shake, rattle and roll Chords
by Bill Haley
Shake, rattle and roll by Bill Haley is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of E. It uses the chords E, A and B7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
E / / / 2 / / / 3 / / / 4 / / /
Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans
A E
Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans
B7 A E
I want my breakfast 'cause I'm a hungry man
Chorus:
I said, Shake, rattle and roll
I said, Shake, rattle and roll
A
I said, Shake, rattle and roll
E
I said, Shake, rattle and roll
B7 A E
You never do nothin' to save your doggone soul
Verse 2:
You're wearin' those dresses, your hair done up so nice
You're wearin' those dresses, your hair done up so nice
You look so warm but your heart is cold as ice
(Chorus)
(instrumental; same pattern as Chorus)
Verse 3:
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
I can look at you and tell you don't love me no more
Verse 4:
I believed you were doin' me wrong, and now I know
I believed you were doin' me wrong, and now I know
The more I work, the faster my money goes
(Chorus)
Shake, rattle and roll!