Is "Dancing With Myself" 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 Myself"?

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 Billy Idol songs work for kids?

Try "EYES WITHOUT A FACE", "SWEET SIXTEEN", "WHITE WEDDING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Dancing With Myself

· by Billy Idol

Loading song

Fetching song

—

Play in Full Modes More Songs for Kids

Lyrics

On the floors of To ky o o, or down in (Bb5)Lon don town to go go, oh, with the (C5)rec ord se lec tion and the mir ror’s re flec by, tion, I’m a (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, when there’s (F5)no one else in si ight, and in the (Bb5)crowd ed, lone ly ni ight, well, I (C5)wait so long for my the love vi bra tion, and I’m (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (F5)danc in’ with my se elf, Oh, oh, oh, (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Well, there’s (C5)noth in’ to lose, and there’s noth in’ to prove, when I’m (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf, oh, oh, oh, (F5)oh.

If I looked all o the wo orld, or and there’s (Bb5)ev ’ry type of gi irl.

But with your (C5)emp ord ty eyes seem and to mir pass re me by, and leave me (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

So let’s there’s (F5)sink an oth er dri ink, ’cause it ’ll (Bb5)give me time to thi ink.

If I (C5)had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance, and I’d be (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (F5)danc in’ with my se elf, Oh, oh, oh, (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Well, there’s (C5)noth in’ to lose, and there’s noth in’ to prove, when I’m (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf, oh, oh, oh, (F5)oh.

If I (F)oh,

oh, oh, oh, (Bb)oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (F)oh,

oh, oh, oh, (C)oh.

Well, if I (C5)had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance, and I’d be (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (F5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

If I (C5)had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance, and if I had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance, if I had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance.

Oh, oh, oh, (F5)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (Bb5)oh.

Oh, oh, oh.

(F5)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (Bb5)oh.

Oh, oh, oh.

(F5)Danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh.

(F5)Danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (Bb5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh.

elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (F5)oh.

Dancing With Myself by Billy Idol — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dancing With Myself” by Billy Idol 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 140 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 "Dancing With Myself" 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 Myself"?: 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 Billy Idol songs work for kids?: Try "EYES WITHOUT A FACE", "SWEET SIXTEEN", "WHITE WEDDING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.