Twist and Shout — Chords

The Beatles

Key D majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Whole song

D›G›A

Pure three-chord rock ’n’ roll — the I–IV–V climb (D–G–A) driving the whole song, with that famous building “ahh” on the A.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Twist and Shout — FAQ

What key is Twist and Shout in?

Twist and Shout is in D major.

What chords does Twist and Shout use?

The main progression uses D, G, A. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Twist and Shout guitar tone?

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