Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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We’ve (Eb)just been in tro (Bb7)duced,

I do not (Fm7)know (Bb7)you (Eb)well.

But when the mu sic (Bb7)start ed, (Fm7)some thing (Bb7)drew me (Fm7)to (Bb7)your (Eb)side.

So man y men and (Bb7)girls

Are (G7)in each oth er’s (Cm)arms,

It (Bb)made me think (Fdim)we might be (F7)sim i lar ly oc cu (Bb7)pied.

(Bb7)Shall (Bb)we (Eb)dance?

(Bb7)On (Bb)a (Eb)bright cloud of (Eb6)mu sic shall we (Bb7)fly?

Shall we dance?

Shall we then say ‘‘Good night’’ and (Fm7)mean (Bb7)‘‘good (Eb)bye?’’

Or, per chance

when the (Eb6)last lit tle (Eb)star has left the (Ab)sky.

Shall we (Bb7)still be to geth er with our (Eb)arms a round each oth er, and shall (Bb9)you (Fm7)be (Bb9)my new ro (Eb7)mance?

(Bbm7)On (Eb7)the (Ab)clear un der stand ing that this (Eb)kind of thing can hap pen, (Caug)Shall (C7)we (Fm7)dance?

Shall we (Bb7)dance?

Shall we (Eb)dance?

Shall we (Eb)dance?

(Bb7)On (Bb)a (Eb)bright cloud of (Eb6)mu sic shall we (Bb7)fly?

Shall we dance?

Shall we then say ‘‘Good night’’ and (Fm7)mean (Bb7)‘‘good (Eb)bye?’’

Or, per chance

when the (Eb6)last lit tle (Eb)star has left the (Ab)sky.

Shall we (Bb7)still be to geth er with our (Eb)arms a round each oth er, and shall (Bb9)you (Fm7)be (Bb9)my new ro (Eb7)mance?

(Bbm7)On (Eb7)the (Ab)clear un der stand ing that this (Eb)kind of thing can hap pen, (Caug)Shall (C7)we (Fm7)dance?

Shall we (Bb7)dance?

Shall we (Eb)dance?

Shall we (Eb)dance?

Shall We Dance? (From The King And I) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)" by Rodgers & Hammerstein: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key F, 140 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)" by Rodgers & Hammerstein in?
The backing track is in F at 140 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 "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)" 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 "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)" 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 "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)"?
"Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Rodgers & Hammerstein are available?
Other accompaniments by Rodgers & Hammerstein: "If I Loved You", "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' (from Oklahoma!)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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