It Only Happens When I Dance With You

· by Irving Berlin

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It on ly hap pens when I (Dm7)dance with (Gsus)you,

that trip to (C#dim)heav en till the (G13)dance is through.

With no one (Fm6)else do the heav ens seem (Em7)quite so near.

Why does it (Gm6)hap pen, dear,

on ly with you?

Two cheeks to geth er can be (Dm7)so di (Gsus)vine,

but on ly (C#dim)when those cheeks are (G13)yours and mine.

I’ve danced with (Fm6)doz ens of oth ers the (Bb7)whole night (A7)through,

but the thrill that (G7)comes with spring when (C)an y thing could (A7)hap pen,

that on ly (G7)hap pens with (C)you!

Two cheeks to geth er can be (Dm7)so di (Gsus)vine,

but on ly (C#dim)when those cheeks are (G13)yours and mine.

I’ve danced with (Fm6)doz ens of oth ers the (Bb7)whole night (A7)through,

but the thrill that (G7)comes with spring when (C)an y thing could (A7)hap pen,

that on ly (G7)hap pens with (C)you!

that on ly (G7sus)hap pens,

that on ly (G)hap (A7)pens,

that on ly (G7sus)hap pens (G7)with (Dbmaj7)you!

It Only Happens When I Dance With You by Irving Berlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Only Happens When I Dance With You” by Irving Berlin 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 C at 112 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 "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" 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 "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?: 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 Irving Berlin songs work for kids?: Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.