Other arrangements of Dancing In The Street
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Call in’ out a round the world, are you rea dy for a brand new beat?
Sum mer’s here and the time is right for danc ing in the street, they’re danc ing in Chi ca go,
down in New Or leans,
in New York Ci ty.
All we need is mu sic, sweet mu sic, there’ll be mu sic ev ’ry where.
There’ll be (B7)swing ing, sway ing, re cords play ing, danc ing in the street.
Oh,
it does n’t mat ter what you wear just as long as you are there, so come on, (C#7)ev ’ry guy grab a girl, (F#7)ev ’ry where a round the world, there’ll be danc ing,
danc ing in the street.
It’s an in vi ta tion a cross the na tion, a chance for folks to meet.
There’ll be laugh ing and sing ing and mu sic swing ing, danc ing in the street.
Phi la del phi a, P.
A.,
(CN.C.)Bal ti more and D.
C.
now,
don’t for get the mo tor ci ty,
on the streets of Bra zil.
Back (CN.C.)in the U.
S.
S.
R.,
don’t mat ter where you are.
All we need is mu sic, sweet mu sic, there’ll be mu sic ev ’ry where.
There’ll be (B7)swing ing, sway ing, re cords play ing, danc ing in the street.
Oh,
it does n’t mat ter what you wear just as long as you are there, so come on, (C#7)ev ’ry guy, grab a girl, (F#7)ev ’ry where a round the world, they’ll be danc ing,
danc ing in the street,
lay down in L.
A.
(for ever and a day,) danc ing in the street,
cross in Chi na too,
(me and you,) danc ing in the street,
Dancing In The Street — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Dancing In The Street" by David Bowie in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key B, 130 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Dancing In The Street”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Dancing In The Street" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Dancing In The Street" by David Bowie in?
- The backing track is in B at 130 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 "Dancing In The Street" 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 "Dancing In The Street"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Dancing In The Street", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Dancing In The Street" 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 "Dancing In The Street"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Dancing In The Street"?
- "Dancing In The Street" was originally performed by David Bowie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by David Bowie are available?
- Other accompaniments by David Bowie: "Absolute Beginners", "Andy Warhol", "Ashes To Ashes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Dancing In The Street" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Dancing In The Street by David Bowie, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is B; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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