Is "Dancing With A Stranger" 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 With A Stranger"?

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 With A Stranger" use?

Just 11 chords: Ab, Absus2, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Dbmaj9, Eb, Ebpow, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Dancing With A Stranger

· by Sam Smith & Normani

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Lyrics

I don’t wan na be a (Dbmaj9)lone to night.

It’s pret ty (Eb5)clear that I’m not (Fm7)o ver you.

I’m still think in’ ’bout the (Dbmaj9)things you do,

so I don’t (Eb5)wan na be a (Fm7)lone to night, a lone to night, a (Absus2)lone to night.

Can you (Dbmaj9)light the fire?

I need some (Eb5)bod y who can (Fm7)take con trol.

I know ex act ly what I (Dbmaj9)need to do,

’cause I don’t (Eb5)wan na be a (Fm7)lone to night, a lone to night, a (Absus2)lone to night.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Eb5)bod y new.

(Fm)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Cm7)bod y new.

(Fm)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

Danc ing with a (Eb)stran ger.

I was n’t e ven go ing (Dbmaj9)out to night,

but, boy, I (Eb5)need to get you (Fm7)off my mind.

I know ex act ly what I (Dbmaj9)have to do.

’cause I don’t (Eb5)wan na be a (Fm7)lone to night, a lone to night, a (Absus2)lone to night.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Eb5)bod y new.

(Fm)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Cm7)bod y new.

(Fm)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

Danc ing with a (Eb)stran ger.

I was n’t e ven go ing

Danc ing with a stran ger.

Danc ing, yeah, yeah.

(Db)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Eb)bod y new.

(Fm7)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Cm7)bod y new.

(Fm7)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

I’m danc ing, I’m danc ing.

(I’m danc ing, I’m Danc ing with a stran ger.

ing, Danc ing with a stran ger.

(I’m danc ing, I’m Danc ing.) with a stran ger.

Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith & Normani — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dancing With A Stranger” by Sam Smith & Normani 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 Bb at 104 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 With A Stranger" 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 With A Stranger"?: 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 With A Stranger" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Absus2, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Dbmaj9, Eb, Ebpow, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.