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Dance The Night Away

· by Van Halen

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Lyrics

Have you (E)seen her?

So fine and (A)pret ty.

(E)Fooled me with her style and ease.

And I (E)feel her from a (B)cross the room.

(A)high Yes, it’s love in the third de gree.

Ooh,

(B5)ba by, ba by.

Won’t cha turn your head my way?

Ooh,

(B5)ba by, ba by.

Come on, take a chance.

’cause You’re old (Bsus)e nough to dance

the night a (E)way.

(B)Oh,

come on, ba by, (B)dance the night a (E)way.

A live (E)wire her?

Bare a be (A)gin ner, (E)but watch with that la dy go.

She’s on (E)fire, her ’cause danc (B)ing gets her (A)high er than an y thing else she knows.

Ooh,

(B5)ba by, ba by.

Won’t cha turn your head my way?

Ooh,

(B5)ba by, ba by.

Well, don’t skip ro mance ’cause you’re old (Bsus)e nough to dance

the night a (E)way.

(B)Oh,

come on, ba by, (B)dance the night a (E)way.

A live (E)wire

(E)Dance

the night a (E)way.

Dance, dance, (B)dance the night a (E)way.

(E)Dance

the night a (E)way.

Dance, dance, (B)dance the night a (E)way.

Dance The Night Away by Van Halen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dance The Night Away” by Van Halen 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 120 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 The Night Away" 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 The Night Away"?: 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 The Night Away" use?: Just 6 chords: A, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C#pow, E. Take it one section at a time.
What other Van Halen songs work for kids?: Try "LOVE WALKS IN", "RIGHT NOW", "JUMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.