The Beatles - A Shot of Rhythm and Blues: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "A Shot of Rhythm and Blues" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

 A             D
Well, if your hands start a'clappin' and your fingers start a'poppin'
and your start a'movin' around.
           G7
And if you start to swing and sway when the band starts to play
  D
a real cool way sound.
           A7                           G7
And if you get to can't help it and you can't sit down
    A7                 G7
You feel like you move around.

 G7
You get a shot of Rhythm and Blues.
                            D
With just a little Rock and Roll on the side,
for good measure.
 G7
Get a pair of dancin' shoes.
                              A7
Well, with your lover by your side
Don't you know you're gonna have a rockin' time, c'mon!

Chorus:
          D                         G7
Don't you worry 'bout a thing if you start to dance and sing
    D
And chills comin' up on you.
            G7
And if the rhythm finally gets you and the beat gets you too
      A7                           D
Well, here's something for you to do.

 G7
You get a shot of Rhythm and Blues.
                             D
With just a little Rock and Roll on the side,
for good measure.
 G7
Get a pair of dancin' shoes.
                              A7
Well, with your lover by your side
don't you know you're gonna have a rockin' time, c'mon!

Chorus

       A                           D
Well, here's something for you to do.
       A                           D  A D A6
Well, here's something for you to do.

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

A6

Guitar chord A6

A7

Guitar chord A7

D

Guitar chord D

G7

Guitar chord G7

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "A Shot of Rhythm and Blues" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "A Shot of Rhythm and Blues" by The Beatles.

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