Touch Me When We're Dancing

by Carpenters

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Play us a song we can (Em7)slow dance on;

we want to hold ing each oth er.

Play us a groove so we hard (Em7)for ly move;

just let (C)our hearts beat to geth (G)er.

Oh, ba by, ’cause it (Am7)feels so good when we’re (G)close like this.

You’ve Whis per (Cmaj7)in my ear and let me (Am7)steal a (Am7)kiss.

Come on and (Cmaj7)touch me when we’re danc ing;

you (Cmaj7)know you’ve got that lov ing touch.

Whoa, (Cmaj7)touch me when we’re danc ing; I want to (Em7)feel you when I’m (A7)fall ing in love.

To night’s the night and it (Em7)feels so right;

my heart is say ing it to me.

Play You’re the one I’ve wait ed (Em7)for so long,

so let (C)your love beat flow through (G)me.

Oh, ba by, ’cause it (Am7)feels so good just to (G)be this close.

You’ve got me (Cmaj7)up so high I could fly (Am7)coast to (Am7)coast.

Come on and (Cmaj7)touch me when we’re danc ing;

you (Cmaj7)know you’ve got that lov ing touch.

Whoa, (Cmaj7)touch me when we’re danc ing; I want to (Em7)feel you when I’m (A7)fall ing in love.

(Cmaj7)feel you when I’m fall ing in (C)love.

(Cmaj7)Touch me when we’re danc ing;

you (Cmaj7)know you’ve got that lov ing touch.

Whoa, (Cmaj7)touch me when we’re danc ing; I want to (Cmaj7)feel you when I’m fall ing in (C)love.

(Cmaj7)Touch me when we’re danc ing;

you (Cmaj7)know you’ve got that lov ing touch.

Whoa, (Cmaj7)touch me when we’re danc ing; I want to (Cmaj7)feel you when I’m fall ing in (C)love.

Touch Me When We're Dancing by Carpenters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Touch Me When We're Dancing by Carpenters 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 120 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 "Touch Me When We're Dancing" 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 "Touch Me When We're Dancing"?
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.