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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 134 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Dancing On The Ceiling" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Dancing On The Ceiling" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.