Always wants to shut down on button stuck?

The "Are you sure you want to shut down?" has started popping up continually. I hit cancel, and a few seconds later it returns. The On/Off button on the Mac sticking and the machine thinks I'm doing a forced shut down? Any ideas? Not like I can hit it with WD-40!

This article has a list of Global shortcuts:
Keyboard shortcuts for Shut down, restart, and sleep
it is possible you are hitting a key when, for example, the Command key is stuck.

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This might happen if your power button is malfunctioning. Remember a slight tap of the power button will bring up that screen. Bring it in for service if it is readily reproducible.

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