Is "After The Dance" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "After The Dance"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "After The Dance" use?

Just 10 chords: Abpow, Am7, Bb7, Bm7, C#m7, Emaj7, Emaj9, F#7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Michael McDonald songs work for kids?

Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

After The Dance

· by Michael McDonald

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Lyrics

(Oh, (C#m7)dance with me, come on, (F#7sus)dance

with me, ba by.

(C#m7)dance with me, come on, (F#7sus)dance

with me, ba by.

with me, ba by.) (Am7)(I (Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,

(Bb)and (Am7)you (Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,

(Bb)so (Am7)why (Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we

(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)

Ooh,

(G#7)when I (C#m7)first saw you look ing (F#m7)so good

on the (G#7sus)soul (G#7)train,

so good

I can (C#m7)not get you

sharp and right.

Danc (G#7sus)ing so good, spin ning ev ’ry where.

I thought (F#m7)to my self, you were so fine,

the ways you moved, so fine.

She’s mov (F#m7)ing so free.

(G#7sus)I need her, and what you (G#7)need is (G#7sus)me.

(Am7)(I

(Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,

(Bb)and (Am7)you

(Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,

(Bb)so (Am7)why

(Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we

(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)

While (G#7sus)we dance,

let’s reck on (C#m7)this, ba by.

You were (F#m7)so fine, the way you moved

me.

Your eyes

told me one thing, oh,

ba by, a (G#7sus)whis pered thought be tween (G#7)you and me.

Got to leave you, my

sweet

(G#)lov ing ba by.

No bod y else, girl, no bod y’s got my love, ’cause (G#7sus)that’s how I feel.

If I was (G#7sus)you I’d wan na (G#7sus)take you with me.

What you (G#7)gon na (G#7sus)do?

(Am7)(I (Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,

(Bb)and (Am7)you (Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,

(Bb)so (Am7)why (Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we

(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)

(C#m7)(Dance with me, come on, (F#7sus)dance

with me, ba by.

(C#m7)(Dance with me, come on, (F#7sus)dance

with me, ba by.

with me, ba by.) (Am7)(I (Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,

(Bb)and (Am7)you (Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,

(Bb)so (Am7)why (Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we

(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)

(Bb)Oh, (Am7)(I (Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,

(Bb)and (Am7)you (Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,

(Bb)so (Am7)why (Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we

(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)

(Bb)Oh,

After The Dance by Michael McDonald — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “After The Dance” by Michael McDonald in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "After The Dance" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "After The Dance"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "After The Dance" use?: Just 10 chords: Abpow, Am7, Bb7, Bm7, C#m7, Emaj7, Emaj9, F#7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Michael McDonald songs work for kids?: Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.