Can I Have This Dance

by High School Musical 3

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Take my (C)hand,

take a (C)breath,

pull me (C)close

and take one (Gsus)step.

Keep your (C)eyes

locked on (C)mine,

and let the (C)mu sic be your (G)guide.

Won’t you prom (Now won’t you ise ise me (Gsus)me that you’ll nev er we’ll keep danc to keep (F)ing, ing, where wher (Bbsus2)ev er we go next?

It’s (C)like catch ing light ning, the (C)chance es of (C)find ing some (Fmaj9)one

like

(G)you.

It’s (C)one in a mil lion, the (C)chanc es of (C)feel ing the (Fmaj9)way

we

(G)do.

And with (Am7)ev

(Cmaj7)’ry

(G)step to geth er, we just (Am7)keep

(Cmaj7)on

(G)get ting bet ter,

So can (Bbsus2)I have this (Can (Bb)dance?

have this (Bb)dance?)

Can I have this dance?

Take my (C)hand;

I’ll take the (C)lead,

and ev ’ry (C)turn

will be safe with (Gsus)me.

Don’t be a (C)fraid,

a fraid to (C)fall.

You know I’ll (C)catch you through it (G)all.

And you can’t (Am7)keep (E ven a (C)us sand a (Gsus)part, can’t keep us a ’cause my (Am7)heart cause my (F)is is wher (Bbsus2)ev er you (Bb)are.

It’s (D7sus)Oh,

no (Gm7)moun tain’s too high and no (Bb)o cean’s too wide, ’cause to (Dm7)geth er or not,

(C)our dance won’t stop.

Let it (Gm7)rain, let it pour; what we (Bb)have is worth fight ing for.

You (Dm7)know I be lieve that (Bb)we were meant to be,

(Bbsus2)yeah.

It’s (C)like catch ing light ning, the (C)chance es of (C)find ing some (Fmaj9)one

like

(G)you.

It’s (C)one in a mil lion, the (C)chance es of (C)feel ing the (Fmaj9)way

we

(G)do.

And with (Am7)ev

(Cmaj7)’ry

(G)step to geth er, we just (Am7)keep

(Cmaj7)on

(G)get ting bet ter.

So can (Bbsus2)I have this (Can (Bb)dance?

have this (Bb)dance?) Can I have this dance?

Can (C)I have this (Bb)dance?

Can (Bb)I have this

dance?

Can I Have This Dance by High School Musical 3 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Can I Have This Dance by High School Musical 3 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 C at 125 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Can I Have This 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 "Can I Have This 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.