Dance Me To The End Of Love

by Leonard Cohen

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(Am)Dance

me to your beau ty

now, with a (Em)burn ing vi o lin.

(Am)Dance

me through the pan der ic

till I’m (Em)gath

ered safe ly in.

We’re (Am)Lift me like an o live branch,

(Em)be my home ward dove.

And (B7)dance

me

to the end of (Em)love.

Yeah, dance

me

to the end of love.

(Am)Let me see your beau ty when

the (Em)wit ness es are gone.

(Am)Let me feel you’re mov

ing like they (Em)do in Ba by lon.

(Am)Show me slow

ly what I on

ly know

the lim its of.

And (B7)dance

me

to the end of (Em)love,

(B7)dance

me

to the end of love.

(Am)Dance

me to the wed ding

now, with a (Em)dance me on and on.

(Am)Dance

me ver y ten der ly

and dance (Em)gath

me ver y long.

We’re (Am)both of us be neath our love,

(Em)both of us a bove.

And (B7)dance

me

to the end of (Em)love.

Yeah, dance

me

to the end of love.

(Am)Dance me to the chil dren who

are (Em)ask ing to be born.

(Am)Dance me through the cur

tains that our (Em)kiss es have out worn.

(Am)Raise a tent

of shel ter now,

though ev

’ry thread is torn.

And (B7)dance

me

to the end of (Em)love,

(B7)dance

me

to the end of love.

(B7)Dance

me

to the end of (Em)love

(B7)dance

me

to the end of love.

Dance Me To The End Of Love by Leonard Cohen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dance Me To The End Of Love by Leonard Cohen 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 70 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 "Dance Me To The End Of Love" 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 Me To The End Of Love"?
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 Me To The End Of Love" use?
Just 4 chords: Am, B7, D, Em. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Leonard Cohen songs work for kids?
Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.