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) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)" by Rodgers & Hammerstein as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in F — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 140 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key F, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of F, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Shall We Dance? (From The King And I)" 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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