Dance Me To The End Of Love

by Leonard Cohen
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Lyrics

(Cm)Dance me to your beau ty with a (Gm)burn ing vi o lin.

(Cm)Dance me through the pa nic till I’m (Gm)ga thered safe ly in.

We’re (Cm)Lift me like an o live branch, and (Gm)be my home ward dove,

(D7)dance me to the end of (Gm)love.

(D7)dance me to the end

of (Gm)love.

(Cm)Let me see your beau ty when the (Gm)wit ness es are gone.

(Cm)Let me feel you’re mov ing like they (Gm)do in Ba by lon.

(Cm)Show me slow ly what I on ly (Gm)know the li mits of,

(D7)dance me to the end of (Gm)love,

(D7)dance me to the end

of (Gm)love.

the wed ding

(Gm)dance me on and on.

ve ry der and dance (Gm)me ve ry long.

We’re (Cm)both of us be neath our we’re (Gm)both of us a bove.

(D7)dance me to the end of (Gm)love.

(D7)dance me to the end

of (Gm)love.

(Cm)Dance to the child ren who are (Gm)ask ing to be born.

(Cm)Dance through the cur tains that our (Gm)kiss es have out worn.

(Cm)Raise a tent of shel ter now, though (Gm)ev ’ry thread is torn.

(D7)dance me to the end of (Gm)love,

(D7)dance me to the end

of (Gm)love.

(D7)dance me to the end

of (Gm)love.

(D7)dance me to the end

of (Gm)love.

(D7)dance me to the end

of (Gm)love.

Dance Me To The End Of Love — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Dance Me To The End Of Love" by Leonard Cohen. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Dance Me To The End Of Love”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Dance Me To The End Of Love" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Dance Me To The End Of Love".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Dance Me To The End Of Love" by Leonard Cohen in?
The backing track is in Bb at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Dance Me To The End Of Love" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Dance Me To The End Of Love"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Dance Me To The End Of Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Dance Me To The End Of Love" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Dance Me To The End Of Love"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Dance Me To The End Of Love"?
"Dance Me To The End Of Love" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?
Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Anthem", "Bird On A Wire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Dance Me To The End Of Love" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Dance Me To The End Of Love" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Bb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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