Bandstand Boogie

by Barry Manilow
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Lyrics

We’re go in’ (A6)hop pin’!

(Hop!) We’re go in’ hop pin’ to day, where things are (D9)pop pin’ (Pop!) the Phil a del phi a way.

We’re gon na (D)drop in (Drop!) on all the mu sic they play on the (B7)Band (Bbmaj7)stand.

(A)(Band stand.) We’re go in’ (A6)swing in’!

(Swing!) We’re gon na swing in the crowd, and we’ll be (D9)cling in’ (Cling!) and float in’ high on a cloud.

The phones are (D)ring in’!

(Ring!) My mom and dad are so proud, I’m on (B7)Band (Bbmaj7)stand.

(A)(Band stand.) We’re go in’ (A)(Band stand.) And I’ll (A)jump and, (A)hey, I may e ven (Ebdim7)show ’em my (A)hand (B7)stand,

be cause (D9)I’m on, (C#)be cause (C13)I’m on (B7)the A (Bbmaj7)mer i can (A)Band (G#)stand.

When we (A)dance real (A)slow, I’ll show all the (Ebdim7)guys in the (A)grand (B7)stand

what a (D9)swing er (C#)I am.

(C13)I am (B7)on A (Bbmaj7)mer i can (A)Band stand.

We’re go in’ (A6)hop pin’!

We’re go in’ hop pin’ to day, where things are (D9)pop pin’ the Phil a del phi a way.

We’re gon na (D)drop in on all the mu sic they play on the (B7)Band (Bbmaj7)stand.

Band stand.

(Bm)Band (B)stand.

Band stand.

Band stand.

(D#dim7)What da ya know?

Here on the show, read y to go, what a pro!

Hey!

I’m mak in’ my mark;

Gee, this (D9)joint is jump in’.

They made such (C#)a (C13)fuss (B7)just to (Bbmaj7)see us ar rive.

Hey!

It’s Mis ter Dick Clark!

What a place you’ve got here!

(D9)Swell spot!

The mu sic’s hot here.

(B7)Best in the East!

(Bbmaj7)Give it at least a sev en ty five!

Now for (A)Band stand.

The sing er’s (Bb6)croon in’, he ain’t the great est, but gee, my ba by’s (Eb9)swoon in’, in front of all of T V, so if you (Eb)tune in, you’ll see my ba by and me on the (C7)Band (Bmaj7)stand, Band stand.

And now we’re (Bb6)hop pin’, and we’ll be hop pin’ all day, where things are (Eb9)pop pin’ the Phil a del phi a way, and you can (Eb)drop in on all the mu sic they play on the (C7)Band (Bmaj7)stand, Band stand.

And now we’re Band stand.

And we’ll (CN.C.)rock and roll and stroll on A mer i can, Lin dy, hop and slop, it’s A mer i can.

(Eb9)Tune in, (D)I’m on, (Db7)turn on, (C7)I’m in, (Bmaj7)I’m on

(Bb6)to day!

(Bb6)Band stand!

Bandstand Boogie — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Bandstand Boogie" by Barry Manilow in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 152 BPM.

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

About “Bandstand Boogie”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Bandstand Boogie"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Bandstand Boogie" by Barry Manilow played in?
Bandstand Boogie is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bandstand Boogie"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bandstand Boogie" 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 "Bandstand Boogie"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bandstand Boogie"?
"Bandstand Boogie" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bandstand Boogie"?
This arrangement uses 23 chords: A, A6, B, B7, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bm, Bm7, +15 more.
What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?
Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Bandstand Boogie" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 152 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.