Dancing Queen

by ABBA

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Lyrics

(E)You can dance,

(C#7)you can jive,

(F#m)hav ing the time of your (B7)life.

Ooh, (D)see that girl,

(Bm7)watch that scene, (E7)dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.

(A)Fri day night and the lights are (D)low,

(A)look ing out for a place to go.

Mm, (E)where they play the right (A)mu sic, (E)get ting in the (A)swing, (E)you come to look for (F#m)a king.

(A)An y bod y could be that guy,

(A)night is young and the mu sic’s (F#m)high;

(E)with a bit of rock (A)mu sic (E)ev ’ry thing is (A)fine.

(E)You’re in the mood for a (F#m)dance,

(F#m)and when you (Bm7)get the chance...

You are the (A)danc ing queen,

(D)young and sweet, on ly (A)sev en teen.

(A)Danc ing queen,

(D)feel the beat from the (A)tam bou rine, (E)oh (D)yeah.

(E)You can dance,

(C#7)you can jive,

(F#m)hav ing the time of your (B7)life.

Ooh,

(D)see that girl,

(Bm7)watch that scene, (E7)dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.

(A)You’re a teas er, you turn ’em on,

(A)leave them burn ing and then you’re (F#m)gone;

(E)look ing out for an (A)oth er, (E)an y one will (A)do.

(E)You’re in the mood for a (F#m)dance,

(F#m)and when you (Bm7)get the chance...

You are the (A)danc ing queen,

(D)young and sweet, on ly (A)sev en teen.

(A)Danc ing queen,

(D)feel the beat from the (A)tam bou rine, (E)oh (D)yeah.

(E)You can dance,

(C#7)you can jive,

(F#m)hav ing the time of your (B7)life.

Ooh,

(D)see that girl,

(Bm7)watch that scene, (E7)dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.

Dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.

Dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.

Dancing Queen by ABBA — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dancing Queen by ABBA 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 A at 100 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 "Dancing Queen" 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 Queen"?
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.