Is "Dance Anthem Of The 80's" 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 "Dance Anthem Of The 80's"?

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 "Dance Anthem Of The 80's" use?

Just 10 chords: Asus4, C, Cpow, Csus2, D, D7, Epow, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Regina Spektor songs work for kids?

Try "FIDELITY", "EET", "LAUGHING WITH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Dance Anthem Of The 80's

· by Regina Spektor

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Lyrics

You, ooh ooh ooh ooh, ah ah ah are so swee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eet, da a a a an ce ee ing to the bea ea ea ea ea ea ea ea ea eat.

There is a meat mar ket down the street.

The boys and the girls watch each oth er eat.

(D)You

(Asus)are so (Csus2)sweet, so (G5)sweet.

(D)Danc ing and (Asus)mov ing to that (Csus2)beat, that (G5)beat.

(D)There’s a meat mar ket down the street.

The boys and the girls watch each (G5)oth er eat.

The boys and the girls watch each (Asus)oth er eat.

When they real ly just want to watch each (G5)oth er slee lee (Asus)lee lee (Csus2)lee lee lee lee lee ee p ah.

They want to watch, to watch each oth er (Csus2)sleep, sleep, sleep.

Slee lee (Asus)lee lee (Csus2)lee lee lee lee lee ee p ah.

They want to watch, to watch each oth er (Csus2)sleep, sleep, sleep.

Slee

(D)You

(D)are

(G)so sweet.

Once more.

(D)You

are

(G)so sweet.

So lo.

(D)Oh,

(C5)oh,

oh.

(D)Oh,

(C5)oh.

Ah.

(D)Ah.

I went walk ing through the cit y like a drunk, but not.

With my slip show in’ a lit tle like a drunk, but not.

And I am one of your peo ple, but the cars don’t (Csus2)stop.

It’s been a long time since be (D7)fore I’ve been touched, now I’m get ting touched all the time.

And it’s on ly a (D7)mat ter of whom, and it’s on ly a mat (Csus2)ter of when.

An ad dic tion to (D7)hands and feet, there’s a meat mar ket (Csus2)down the street.

The boys and girls watch each (D7)oth er eat when they (E5)real ly just want to watch each (Csus2)oth er sleep.

An ad dic tion to (D7)hands and feet, there’s a meat mar ket (Csus2)down the street.

The boys and girls watch each (D7)oth er eat when they (E5)real ly just want to watch each (Csus2)oth er sleep.

(Csus2)oth er slee lee (Asus)lee lee (Csus2)lee lee lee lee lee ee p ah.

They want to watch, to watch each oth er (Csus2)sleep, sleep, sleep.

Slee lee (Asus)lee lee (Csus2)lee lee lee lee lee ee p ah.

They want to watch, to watch each oth er (Csus2)sleep, sleep, sleep.

They want to watch, to watch each oth er (CN.C.)sleep, sleep, sleep.

Dance Anthem Of The 80's by Regina Spektor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dance Anthem Of The 80's” by Regina Spektor 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 D at 153 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Dance Anthem Of The 80's" 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 "Dance Anthem Of The 80's"?: 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 "Dance Anthem Of The 80's" use?: Just 10 chords: Asus4, C, Cpow, Csus2, D, D7, Epow, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Regina Spektor songs work for kids?: Try "FIDELITY", "EET", "LAUGHING WITH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.