Why Don't We Just Dance

by Josh Turner

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Ba by, why don’t we just (A7)turn that T V (Dm)off?

(F)Three hun dred fif (A7)teen chan nels of (Dm)noth in’ but bad news on.

Well, it might be me, but the (F)way I see it, the (F6)whole wide world has gone cra

zy.

So, ba by, (C7)why don’t we just dance?

Guess the lit tle bit ty liv in’ room (A7)ain’t gon na look like (Dm)much.

and When the (F)lights go down and we (A7)move the couch, it’s gon na be (Dm)more as the than e nough

for my two left feet and our (F)two hearts beat in’.

No (F6)bod y’s gon na see us go cra

zy.

So, ba by, (C7)why don’t we just dance down the hall, may be straight up the stairs, bounc in’ off the wall, float in’ on air.

Ba by,

(C7)why don’t we just dance.

Ba by, why tle don’t ty you in’ go (A7)put your na best dress (Dm)on

and those the (F)high heeled shoes and you (A7)love to lose as gon soon be (Dm)more as the tunes come on?

On my sec ond thought, just the (F)way you are is al (F6)read y’s y na driv in’ me cra

zy.

So, ba by, (C7)why don’t we just dance down the hall, may be straight up the stairs, bounc in’ off the wall, float in’ on air.

Ba by,

(C7)why don’t we just dance.

Ba by,

Well, it might be me, but the (F)way I see it, the (F6)whole wide world has gone cra

zy.

So, ba by, (C7)why don’t we just dance?

Oh, ba by,

(C7)why don’t we just dance?

Why Don't We Just Dance by Josh Turner — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Why Don't We Just Dance by Josh Turner 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 Bb at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Why Don't We Just 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 "Why Don't We Just 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.