I Don't Feel Like Dancin'

by Scissor Sisters
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Lyrics

(D)Wake up in the morn (G)ing with a head like, ‘What (Em)you done?’ This (G)used to be the life, but (G)I don’t need an oth (Gsus2/4)er one.

(D)You like cut ting up (G)and car ry’n’ on, you wear (Em)them gowns, so (G)how come I feel (C)so lone (G)ly when you’re up get (Gsus2/4)ting down?

(G)So I’ll play a long when I hear that spe cial song,

(Am)I’m gon na be the one that gets it right.

(Bm)You’d bet ter move when you’re swing ing ’round the room,

(Am)looks like the mag ic’s on ly ours to night.

But I don’t feel like danc (G)in’ (D)when the old Jo an (Em)na plays, my heart could take a chance but (G)my two feet can’t find (Gsus2/4)a way.

You’d (G)think that I could mus ter up a lit tle soft shoe gen (G)tle sway, but I don’t feel like danc (G)in’, (D)no sir, no danc in’ to day.

I (G)don’t (D)feel like danc in’, danc in’, (D)ev en if I find no thing bet ter (Em)to do.

Don’t (D)feel like (G)danc in’, danc (C)in’, why’d you pick a tune when I’m not in (Gsus2/4)the mood?

Don’t (G)feel like (A)danc in’, danc in’, I’d rath er be home with the one (G)in the bed (C)till dawn with you.

(D)Ci ties come and (G)ties go just the (Em)old em when (G)all you do is change clothes call that (Gsus2/4)sa tile.

You (D)got so man y col (G)it’d make a blind man so (Em)con fused,

(G)why can’t keep (C)up when (G)you’re the on ly thing (Gsus2/4)I’d lose?

just pre tend that know which way to bend,

tell whole world that you’re mine.

(Bm)Please un der stand I see you clap your hands, if (Am)you stick a round I’m sure that be fine.

But I don’t feel like danc (G)in’ (D)when the old Jo an (Em)na plays, my heart could take a chance but (G)my two feet can’t find (Gsus2/4)a way.

You’d (G)think that I could mus ter up a lit tle soft shoe gen (G)tle sway, but I don’t feel like danc (G)in’, (D)no sir, no danc in’ to day.

I (G)don’t (D)feel like danc in’, danc in’, (D)ev en if I find no thing bet ter (Em)to do.

Don’t (D)feel like (G)danc in’, danc (C)in’, why’d you pick a tune when I’m not in (Gsus2/4)the mood?

Don’t (G)feel like (A)danc in’, danc in’, I’d rath er be home with the one (G)in the bed (C)till dawn with you.

You can’t make me dance a round but your two step makes my chest pound, just lay me down

as you (Gm)float a way in to the shim mer lights.

But I

Don’t feel (D)like danc in’, danc in’, (D)ev en if I find no thing bet ter (Em)to do.

Don’t feel like (G)danc in’, danc (C)in’, why’d you pick a tune when I’m not in (Gsus2/4)the mood?

Don’t (G)feel like (A)danc in’, danc in’ I’d rath er be home with the one (G)in the bed (C)till dawn with you.

I Don't Feel Like Dancin' — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" by Scissor Sisters as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 112 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “I Don't Feel Like Dancin'”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, 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 "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" by Scissor Sisters in?
The backing track is in D at 112 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 "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" 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 "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" 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 "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"?
"I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" was originally performed by Scissor Sisters. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Scissor Sisters are available?
Other accompaniments by Scissor Sisters: "Mary", "Take Your Mama". 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 D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" 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.

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