Shakin'

How to play Shakin' by Eddie Money on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 2 you play A, G, Am, F, the shapes the player above shows.

This is a great beginner play-along because it stays in a small loop and locks into a steady, driving feel. You get to focus on clean changes and groove rather than memorizing a long progression, so it feels energetic and manageable at the same time.

The open shapes A and G are the easier part, while B and Bm need more finger pressure and a solid barre. The main change to watch is moving between the open chords and the barre shapes without breaking the rhythm, especially in the opening B - A - B - A pattern.

Start by practicing each shape slowly, then loop B - A - B - A until the switches feel automatic. After that, add the rest of the cycle and keep the tempo relaxed at first. Once your hands know the shapes, bring it up to speed and aim for smooth, even changes.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.