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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ballerina Girl" by Lionel Richie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Ballerina Girl" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ballerina Girl" with hands-separate practice in C at 88 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ballerina Girl"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ballerina Girl" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ballerina Girl"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ballerina Girl" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.