When We Dance

by Sting

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If he loved es you

like I love to buy your you, soul,

I would (Cm7)walk a way in shame.

I’d move (Eb)town, I’d change my name.

When he watch es you,

when he counts to buy your you, soul,

on your (Cm7)hand his gold en rings

like he (Eb)owns a bird that sings.

When he

When we (Bb)dance,

an gels will (Ab)run and hide their (Eb)wings.

The priest has said my soul’s sal va tion

is in the bal ance of the an gels.

And un der neath the wheels of pas sion,

I keep the faith in my fash ion.

When we (Bb)dance, will love you more than life (Ab)if an you’ll gels on will run and my hide wife.

their (Fm7)wings.

gon na love you night and day.

I’m gon na try in ev ’ry When way.

we (Bb)dance, gon na find a place to live, (Ab)give an you gels all will run and to hide give.

their (Eb)wings.

will love you more than life (Cm7)if you’ll on (Absus2)ly be my wife.)

If (F)I could break down these walls and shout my name (C)at heav en’s gate,

I’d take these (F)hands and I’d de stroy the (Csus)dark ma chin er (C)ies of fate.

Ca the drals are (F)bro ken,

(Absus)heav en’s no long er (Ab)a bove, and hell (Absus)fire’s a prom ise a (Ab)way, I’d still be say ing I’m (Eb)still in love.

He won’t (F)love with you,

like I love dren of our you.

own.

He won’t (Dm7)care for you this way.

He’ll mis (F)treat you if you stay.

Come and (F)live with me.

We’ll have chil dren of our you.

own.

I would (Dm7)love you more than life

if you’ll (F)come and be my wife.

Come and

When we (C)dance,

an gels will (Bb)run and hide their (Gm7)wings.

When we (C)dance,

an gels will (Bb)run and hide their (Gm7)wings.

When we

When we (F)(I’m dance.

gon na love you night and day.

(F)I’m gon na try in ev ’ry way.

(F)I’m gon na find a place to live, (F)give you all I’ve got to give.

(F)I will love you more than life (Dm7)if you’ll on (F)ly be my wife.

(F)I’m gon na love you night and day.

(Dm7)I’m gon na try (F)in ev ’ry way.)

When We Dance by Sting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When We Dance” by Sting 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 84 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 "When 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 "When 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.