Some Days You Gotta Dance

· by The Chicks

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Lyrics

Well, it was a bout five ’til five on Fri day and we were all get tin’ read y to go.

And the boss man start load ed scream in’ and his veins be gan feel to show.

me?” My He mind said, was (A7)“You and you come with me ’cause you’re (E)words gon na have to stay.

And my heart (B7)on was thump in’, I was jump in’,

I (CN.C.)had to get a way.

Some days you got ta dance,

live it up when you get the chance.

’Cause when the world does n’t make no sense and you’re feel in’ just a lit tle too tense, got ta (B)loos en up those (A)chains and dance.

Well I was talk in’ with my ba by and o ver a small tin’ glass y of tea.

And the He asked the load ed ques tion, he said, “How do you feel a bout me?” My He mind said, was (A7)rac in’, I was pac in’, but the (E)words just na would n’t come.

And there was (B7)on ly one thing left to do.

in’, I (CN.C.)feel it com in’ on.

Some days you got ta dance,

live it up when you get the chance.

’Cause when the world does n’t make no sense and you’re feel in’ just a lit tle too tense, got ta (B)loos en up those (A)chains and dance.

Well I was

(E)Some days you got ta dance,

live it up when you get the chance.

’Cause when the world does n’t make no sense and you’re feel in’ just a lit tle too tense, got ta (B)loos en up those (A)chains and dance.

You got ta (B)loos en up those (A)chains and dance.

Come on and (B)loos en up those (A)chains and dance.

Some Days You Gotta Dance by The Chicks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Some Days You Gotta Dance” by The Chicks 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 E at 150 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Some Days You Gotta 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 "Some Days You Gotta 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.
How many chords does "Some Days You Gotta Dance" use?: Just 7 chords: A, A7, B, B7, C, E, E7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Chicks songs work for kids?: Try "NOT READY TO MAKE NICE", "LONG TIME GONE", "GOODBYE EARL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.