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The Beatles - Twist And Shout Chords

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ChordsC, F, G, G7, Ab, A, A#, B
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

WellshakeitupCbabynow, F(shakeitupGbaby)
TwistandCshout. F(twistandGshout)
Comeon,comeon,comeon,comeon,Cbabynow, F(comeonGbaby)
ComeonandworkitonCout. F(workitonGout,ooh!)
WellworkitonCout, F(workitonGout)
YouknowyoulooksoCgood. F(looksoGgood)
YouknowyougotmeCgoingnow, F(gotmeGgoing)
JustlikeIknewyouCwould.(LikeIFknewyouGwould,ooh!)
WellshakeitupCbabynow, F(shakeitupGbaby)
TwistandCshout. F(twistandGshout)
Comeon,comeon,comeon,comeon,Cbabynow, F(comeonGbaby)
ComeonandworkitonCout. F(workitonGout,ooh!)
YouknowyoutwistitlittleCgirl, F(twistlittleGgirl)
YouknowyoutwistsoCfine. F(twistsoGfine)
ComeonandtwistalittleCclosernow, F(twistalittleGcloser)
Andletmeknowthatyou’reCmine.(Letme Fknowyou’reGmine,ooh!)
CFGCFGCFGCFG
GAhhahhG7ahhahhahhyeah!!
CBabynow, F(shakeitupGbaby)
TwistandCshout. F(twistandGshout)
Comeon,comeon,comeon,comeon,Cbabynow, F(comeonGbaby)
ComeonandworkitonCout. F(workitonGout,ooh!)
Youknowyoutwistit Clittlegirl, F(twistlittleGgirl)
YouknowyoutwistsoCfine. F(twistsoGfine)
ComeonandtwistalittleCclosernow, F(twistlittle Gcloser)
Andletmeknowthatyou’reCmine.(LetmeFknowyou’reGmineooh!)
Well,shakeitshakeitshakeitCbabynow. F(shakeitupGbaby)
Well,shakeitshakeitshakeitCbabynow. F(shakeitupGbaby)
Well,shakeitshakeitshakeitCbabynow. F(shakeitupGbaby)
GAhhahhG7ahhahhGAbAA#BCC
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ArtistThe Beatles
AlbumPlease Please Me
GenresCountry, Country Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Rock
Year1963
KeyC
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Twist And Shout on Guitar (Step-by-step)

The Beatles - Twist And Shout on guitar requires 8 chords and 10 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Twist And Shout uses these transitions most often: C → F (31), F → G (31), and G → C (29). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - F chord transition.

1. C → F chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from C to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 31 times.

C to F

2. F → G chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Switching from F to G:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 31 times.

F to G

3. G → C chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Switching from G to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 29 times.

G to C

4. G → G7 chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1Guitar G7 chord diagram

To move from G to G7:

  1. Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
  2. Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
  3. Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

G to G7

5. G7 → C chord transition

Here's how to move from G7 to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus.

6. G → Ab chord transition

Switching from G to Ab:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse.

7. Ab → A chord transition

Switching from Ab to A:

  1. Slide your index finger on D string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse.

8. A → A# chord transition

Switching from A to A#:

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse.

9. A# → B chord transition

Here's how to move from A# to B:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 4.
  3. Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.
  4. Slide your pinky on B string from fret 3 to fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse.

10. B → C chord transition

Here's how to move from B to C:

  1. While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse.

Twist And Shout chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Twist And Shout.

  • Twist And Shout includes 100 chord transitions, 10 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Twist And Shout contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Twist And Shout connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → G7: 2%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → F: 16%
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