Dance With My Father

· by Luther Vandross

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Back when I was a (F)child,

be fore life re moved all the (F)in no cence,

my fa ther would lift me high

and dance with my moth er and (F)me, and then spin me a round ’til I fell a sleep,

then up the stairs he would car ry me.

And I knew for sure I was loved.

If (Bb)I could get

an (F)oth er chance,

an (Gm)oth er walk,

an (Eb)oth er dance with him, I’d play a song that would nev er, ev er end.

How I’d love, love, love

to (Eb)dance with my (F)fa ther a gain.

When (Bb)I and my moth er would dis a gree,

to get my way I would run from (F)her to him.

He’d make me laugh just to com fort me,

then fi nal ly make me do just what (F)my ma ma said.

Lat er that night when I was a sleep,

he left a dol lar un der my sheet.

Nev er dreamed that he would be gone from me.

If (Eb)dance with my (F)fa ther a gain.

Some times I’d lis ten out side her door,

(F)and I’d hear how Ma ma would (Gm)cry for him.

I pray for her e ven more than me.

I pray for her e ven more than me.

I (C)know I’m pray ing for (G)much too much,

but (Am)could You send back the (F)on ly man she loved?

I know You don’t do it u su al ly, but, dear Lord, she’s dy ing to (F)dance with my (G)fa ther a gain.

(Fm6)Ev ’ry night I fall a sleep, and this is all I ev er dream.

Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dance With My Father” by Luther Vandross 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 Eb at 90 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 With My Father" 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 With My Father"?: 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.
What other Luther Vandross songs work for kids?: Try "THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN LOVE", "TAKE YOU OUT", "HERE AND NOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.