Dancing In The Street

· by Martha & The Vandellas

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Dancing In The Street

Martha & The Vandellas116 BPM

Lyrics

(D7)Call ing out a round the world, are you read y for a brand new beat?

Sum mer’s here and the time is right for danc ing in the street.

They’re danc ing in Chi ca go,

down in New Or leans,

in New York Cit y;

all we need is (G)mu sic, sweet mu sic there’ll be mu sic ev ’ry where.

There’ll be (D7)swing ing and sway ing and re cords play ing, danc ing in the street.

Oh,

it does nt mat ter what you wear just as (Bm)long as you are there, so come on (Em)ev ’ry guy grab a girl,

(A7sus)ev ’ry where a round the world.

They’ll be (D)danc ing,

they’re danc ing in the street.

Dancing In The Street by Martha & The Vandellas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dancing In The Street” by Martha & The Vandellas 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 120 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 "Dancing In The Street" 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 "Dancing In The Street"?: 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 "Dancing In The Street" use?: Just 7 chords: A7, Bm, D, D7, Em, F#7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Martha & The Vandellas songs work for kids?: Try "NOWHERE TO RUN", "HEATWAVE", "DANCING IN THE STREET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.