Ballerina Girl

by Lionel Richie
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Lyrics

Bal le ri na Girl,

you are so (F)love (G)ly.

With you stand ing there I’m so a ware of how much I care for (Cmaj7)you.

You are more than now;

you are for (F)al (G)ways.

I can see in you my dreams come true.

Don’t you ev er go a (Cmaj7)you.

You are more than now; (Cmaj7)way.

You make me (Em7)feel like if there’s (Dm7)noth ing I can’t do.

And when I (Em7)hold you,

I (Dm7)on ly want to say I (C)love (Dm)you.

(CN.C.)Bal le ri na Girl, Now that I’ve (Em7)fi n’lly found you,

this is where my (F)heart will (Em)stay.

(Dm)Whoa.

Du du du du du du du du.

(Dm9)I,

I’m (Fmaj7)nev er gon (G)na break your (Dm9)heart.

(Fmaj7)Nev er will (G)we drift a part,

’cause (Fmaj7)all I wan (G)na do is share my whole (F)life with you.

’Cause you make me (Em7)feel like

there’s (Dm7)noth ing I can’t do.

I guess I fi n’lly re al ized

there’s noth ing else like (F)lov ing (Em)you.

(Dm)Whoa.

Bal le ri na Girl,

you are so (F)love (G)ly.

I can see in you my dreams come true.

Don’t you ev er go a (Cmaj7)way.

Ba le ri na Girl.

Ballerina Girl — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Ballerina Girl" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ballerina Girl”

Where are the chord symbols for "Ballerina Girl" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ballerina Girl" is in C.
What key is "Ballerina Girl" by Lionel Richie played in?
Ballerina Girl is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ballerina Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ballerina Girl" 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 "Ballerina Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ballerina Girl"?
"Ballerina Girl" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ballerina Girl"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, Dm, Dm7, Dm9, Em, Em7, +4 more.
What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Ballerina Girl" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ballerina Girl" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
What chords are in "Ballerina Girl"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.