On The Floor

by Jennifer Lopez

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Lyrics

(J Lo!

The oth er side...)

It’s a new gen er a tion (Mis ter World Wide!)

of par ty peo ple.

(Get on the floor, le.

Get on the floor.)

Let me in tro duce you to my par ty peo ple in the club,

huh.

I’m loose, loose, and ev ’ry bod y knows I get off the train.

Babe, it’s the truth, it’s the truth, I’m like “In cep tion”, I play with your brain, so I don’t sleep or snooze, snooze.

I don’t play no games but don’t don’t don’t don’t don’t get con fused, no, ’cause you will lose, yeah.

Now, now pump p pump, p p p pump it up and back it up like a Ton ka truck, le.

If you go hard, you got ta get on the floor.

If you’re a par ty freak, then step on the floor.

If you’re an an i mal, then tear up the floor.

Break a sweat on the floor, yeah, we work on the floor.

Don’t stop, keep it mov ing, put your drinks up.

It’s Pick your bod y up and drop it on the floor.

We Let the rhy thm change your world on the floor.

You know we’re run ning sh*t to night on the floor.

Bra zil, Mo roc co, Lon don to I bi za.

Straight to L.

A., New York, Ve gas to Af ri ca.

Dance the night a way, (C)live your life and stay young on the (G)floor.

(Em)Dance the night a way, (C)grab some bod y, drink a lit tle (G)more.

(Em)La la la la la (C)la la la la la la la la (G)la.

To night we gon’ be (Bm7)it on the floor.

(Em)La la la la la (C)la la la la la la la la (G)la.

To night we gon’ be (Bm7)it on the floor.

I know you’ve got it, clap your hands on the floor, and keep on rock ing, rock it up on the floor.

If you’re a crim i nal, kill it on the floor.

Steal it quick on the floor, yeah, we work on the floor.

Don’t stop, keep it mov ing, put your drinks up.

It’s get ting ill, it’s get ting sick it on the floor.

We nev er quit, we nev er rest on the floor.

If I ain’t wrong, we prob ’bly die on the floor.

Bra zil, Mo roc co, Lon don to I bi za.

Straight to L.

A., New York, Ve gas to Af ri ca.

Dance the night a way, (C)live your life and stay young on the (G)floor.

(Em)Dance the night a way, (C)grab some bod y, drink a lit tle (G)more.

(Em)La la la la la (C)la la la la la la la la (G)la.

To night we gon’ be (Bm7)it on the floor.

(Em)La la la la la (C)la la la la la la la la (G)la.

To night we gon’ be (Bm7)it on the floor.

(Bm7)it on the floor.

That ba donk a donk is like a trunk full of bass on an old school Chev y.

Sev en tre donk a donk.

All I need is some vod ka, some chunk a coke and watch the peo ple get Don key Konged.

Ba by, if you read y for things to get heav y, I get on the floor and act a fool if you let me.

Don’t be lieve me?

Just vet me.

My name ain’t Keith, but I see why you sweat me.

L.

A., Mi a mi, New York.

Say no more, get on the floor.

(Bm7)it on the floor.

(Em)La la la la la (C)la la la la la la la la (G)la.

To night we gon’ be (Em)it on the floor.

On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez 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 G at 130 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build your confidence with minor seventh shapes — that Bm7 chord asks you to stretch a bit more than the standard triads you'll cycle through with G, C, and Em, so isolate it early and get the hand shape memorized before you try full run-throughs. At 130 BPM the tempo is driving, and your left hand plays a block bass pattern, which means you need rock-steady timing rather than fancy movement — practice that hand alone with a metronome at around 100 BPM first, then nudge it up in small increments. Watch the transition from Em to Epow (the power chord voicing): it's a subtle shift that's easy to fumble if you're on autopilot. The trickiest stumbling point is rushing through the Bm7-to-C change, so loop just those two bars slowly until the motion feels automatic. Once everything clicks, this song will seriously solidify your ability to lock into a rhythmic groove while managing five distinct chord shapes — that's a skill that transfers to dozens of pop tunes you'll tackle next.

Frequently asked questions

Is "On The Floor" 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 "On The Floor"?
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 "On The Floor" use?
Just 5 chords: Bm7, C, Em, Epow, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jennifer Lopez songs work for kids?
Try "JENNY FROM THE BLOCK", "ALIVE", "WAITING FOR TONIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.