Shall We Dance?

by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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Shall We Dance?

Very Easy
Rodgers & Hammerstein200 BPM

Lyrics

We’ve (Eb)just been in tro (Bb7)duced.

I do not know you (Eb)well.

But (Eb)when the mu sic (Bb7)start ed, some thing drew me to your (Eb)side.

So (Eb)man y men and (Bb7)girls

are (G7)in each oth er’s (Cm)arms,

it (Bb7)made me think (Fdim)we might be (F7)sim i lar ly oc cu (Bb7)pied.

Shall (Bb)we (Eb)dance?

(Bb)On a (Eb)bright cloud of (Eb6)mu sic, shall we (Bb7)fly?

Shall we dance?

Shall we then say, “Good night” and mean “Good (Eb)bye?”

Or, per chance

when the (Eb6)last lit tle (Eb)star has left the (Ab)sky,

shall we (Bb7)still be to geth er with our (Eb)arms a round each oth er and shall (Bb)you be my new

ro (Eb7)mance?

On the (Ab)clear un der stand ing that this (Eb)kind of thing can hap pen, (C)shall (C7)we (Fm7)dance?

Shall we (Bb7)dance?

Shall we (Eb)dance?

Shall We Dance? by Rodgers & Hammerstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shall We Dance?” by Rodgers & Hammerstein 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 Ab at 120 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 "Shall We 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 "Shall We 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.