I Don't Dance

by High School Musical 2

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Hey, oh!

Play ball!

Hey, hey, whoo!

(Am)(Hey, bat ter, bat ter, hey, bat ter, bat ter, swing.) I’ve got to just do my thing.

(Fsus2)(Hey bat ter, bat ter, hey, bat ter, bat ter, swing.)

I’ll show you that it’s one and the same: base ball, danc ing, same game.

It’s (F)eas y:

step (Dm)up to the plate, start swing in’.

I (Am)wan na play ball now, and that’s all.

This is what I do.

you bet It ain’t no dance that you can (F)show me.

yeah.

I’ll show you (Dm)how I swing.

(Em)You’ll nev er know if you nev er try.

There’s just one lit tle thing that stops me ev ’ry time, yeah.

(Come (Am)on!) I don’t dance.

(I know you can.) Not a chance.

(If I could do this, well, you could do that.) But (Dm)I don’t (Em)dance.

(Hit it out of the (Am)park.) I don’t dance.

(I say you can.) There’s not a chance.

(Slide home, you score, swing in’ on the dance floor.) (Dm)I don’t (Em)dance, no.

(Am)(Hey, bat ter, bat ter, hey, bat ter, bat ter, swing.) I’ve got to just do my thing.

(Fsus2)(Hey bat ter, bat ter, hey, bat ter, bat ter, swing.)

Two step pin’, now you’re up and to bat.

Bas es load ed, do dance.

It’s (F)eas y:

step (Dm)Take your best shot, just hit it.

I’ve (Am)got what it takes, play in’ my game, This is what I so you bet ter spin that pitch you’re gon na (F)throw me, yeah.

I’ll show you (Dm)how I swing.

(Em)You’ll nev er know if you nev er try.

There’s just one lit tle thing that stops me ev ’ry time, yeah.

(Come (Am)on!) I don’t dance.

(I know you can.) Not a chance.

(If I could do this, well, you could do that.) But (Dm)I don’t (Em)dance.

(Hit it out of the (Am)park.) I don’t dance.

(I say you can.) There’s not a chance.

(Slide home, you score, swing in’ on the dance floor.) (Dm)I don’t (Em)dance, no.

(CN.C.)Lean back, tuck it in, take a chance.

Swing it out, spin a round, do the dance.

I wan na play ball, not dance hall.

I’m mak in’ a tri ple, not a cur tain call.

I can prove it to you ’til you know it’s true, ’cause I can swing it, I can bring it to the dia mond, too.

You’re talk in’ a lot; show me what you got.

Stop.

Swing!

(Come (Em)dance, no.

I Don't Dance by High School Musical 2 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Don't Dance by High School Musical 2 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 204 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "I Don't Dance" 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 "I Don't Dance"?
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.