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(C5)What (Bb5)is hap pen ing (F5)here?
(C5)Some thing’s go (Bb5)ing on that’s not quite clear.
Some bo (Bb5)dy turn on the lights;
we’re gon na have a par ty, it’s start ing to night.
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc
The room is hot,
that’s (F5)good.
of my friends (Bb5)came by from the bour hood.
With (C5)peo ple start in’ (Bb5)to climb walls, ooh it like ev ’ry bo dy is hav a ball.
what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing.
- ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Ev ’ry bo dy start to lose con trol (C)when (CN.C.)the mu (C)sic is (G)right.
If you see some bo dy hang ing a (C)round, (F)don’t get up (G)tight.
The on ly thing we want (CN.C.)to do to (G)night
is go round and round
and turn (G)up side down.
Come on, let’s get down!
So come on,
let’s get (Gsus2)loose!
(D)Don’t hold back, ’cause it ain’t no use.
(D)Hard to keep our (C)feet on the ground.
’Cause when (A5)we like to par ty, we on ly want to get down.
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
- ing on the ceil ing!
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Dancing On The Ceiling — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 134 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 On The Ceiling”
- Can I sing "Dancing On The Ceiling" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Dancing On The Ceiling" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie in?
- The backing track is in C at 134 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 On The Ceiling" 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 On The Ceiling"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Dancing On The Ceiling", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Dancing On The Ceiling" 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 On The Ceiling"?
- 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 On The Ceiling"?
- "Dancing On The Ceiling" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Lionel Richie are available?
- Other accompaniments by Lionel Richie: "All Night Long (All Night)", "Hello", "Stuck On You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Dancing On The Ceiling" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Dancing On The Ceiling" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Dancing On The Ceiling" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.