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(Oh, (C#m7)dance with me, come on, (F#7sus)dance
with me, ba by.
(C#m7)dance with me, come on, (F#7sus)dance
with me, ba by.
with me, ba by.) (Am7)(I (Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,
(Bb)and (Am7)you (Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,
(Bb)so (Am7)why (Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we
(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)
Ooh,
(G#7)when I (C#m7)first saw you look ing (F#m7)so good
on the (G#7sus)soul (G#7)train,
so good
I can (C#m7)not get you
sharp and right.
Danc (G#7sus)ing so good, spin ning ev ’ry where.
I thought (F#m7)to my self, you were so fine,
the ways you moved, so fine.
She’s mov (F#m7)ing so free.
(G#7sus)I need her, and what you (G#7)need is (G#7sus)me.
(Am7)(I
(Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,
(Bb)and (Am7)you
(Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,
(Bb)so (Am7)why
(Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we
(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)
While (G#7sus)we dance,
let’s reck on (C#m7)this, ba by.
You were (F#m7)so fine, the way you moved
me.
Your eyes
told me one thing, oh,
ba by, a (G#7sus)whis pered thought be tween (G#7)you and me.
Got to leave you, my
sweet
(G#)lov ing ba by.
No bod y else, girl, no bod y’s got my love, ’cause (G#7sus)that’s how I feel.
If I was (G#7sus)you I’d wan na (G#7sus)take you with me.
What you (G#7)gon na (G#7sus)do?
(Am7)(I (Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,
(Bb)and (Am7)you (Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,
(Bb)so (Am7)why (Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we
(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)
(C#m7)(Dance with me, come on, (F#7sus)dance
with me, ba by.
(C#m7)(Dance with me, come on, (F#7sus)dance
with me, ba by.
with me, ba by.) (Am7)(I (Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,
(Bb)and (Am7)you (Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,
(Bb)so (Am7)why (Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we
(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)
(Bb)Oh, (Am7)(I (Bm7)want (Emaj7)you,
(Bb)and (Am7)you (Bm7)want (Emaj7)me,
(Bb)so (Am7)why (Bm7)don’t (Emaj7)we
(Bb)get to (Am7)geth er (Bm7)af ter the (Emaj9)dance?)
(Bb)Oh,
After The Dance — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "After The Dance" by Michael McDonald: 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 E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “After The Dance”
- What key is "After The Dance" by Michael McDonald played in?
- After The Dance is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "After The Dance"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "After The Dance" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "After The Dance"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "After The Dance"?
- "After The Dance" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "After The Dance"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Abpow, Am7, Bb7, Bm7, C#m7, Emaj7, Emaj9, F#7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "After The Dance" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "After The Dance" by Michael McDonald. 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 "After The Dance" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "After The Dance" 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.