Shake It Out
Florence + the Machine
A cathartic exorcism of regret that builds from organ-led verses into a huge, repeated release.
Karaoke fit
- Best voice
- Female High
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo or group
- Availability
- Very easy to find
Should you sing it?
Choose this when you want a dramatic cleansing anthem and can carry a long upper-register climax. The central challenge: the sustained chorus and final repetitions.
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Quick answers
Shake It Out karaoke FAQ
Is Shake It Out a good karaoke song?
Yes. Shake It Out by Florence + the Machine is one of the stronger crowd picks in the KaraokeMatch catalog, with a crowd score of 8/10 and a singalong score of 8/10, so most rooms will react and join in.
How hard is Shake It Out to sing at karaoke?
Shake It Out is rated 9/10 for karaoke difficulty, which counts as hard. Practice it first and consider lowering the key if the chorus feels strained.
Who should sing Shake It Out at karaoke?
It suits a female high voice best. It is group friendly, so friends can jump in on the chorus.
Is Shake It Out OK for a family karaoke night?
Yes. Shake It Out is marked family friendly, so it works for mixed ages and family parties.
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