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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"After The Dance" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "After The Dance"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "After The Dance". Key of E, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.