Can I Have This Dance

by High School Musical 3 Cast
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Take my (C)hand,

take a (C)breath,

pull me (Fsus2)close

and take one (Gsus)step.

Keep your (C)eyes

locked on (C)mine,

and let the (Fsus2)mu sic be your (G)guide.

Won’t you (Am7)prom (Now won’t you (C)ise ise me (Gsus)me that you’ll nev er we’ll get keep (Am7)danc to keep (F)ing, ing, wher wher (Bb)ev er we go next?

It’s (C)like catch ing light ning, the chanc es of find ing some one

like

(G)you.

It’s (C)one in a mil lion, the chanc es of feel ing the way

we

(G)do.

And with (Am7)ev

(C)’ry

(G)step to geth er, we just (Am7)keep

(C)on

(G)get ting bet ter.

So can I have this (Can dance?

have this dance?) Can I have this dance?

Take my hand;

I’ll take the (C)lead,

and ev ’ry (Fsus2)turn

will be safe with (Gsus)me.

Don’t be a (C)fraid,

a fraid to (C)fall.

You know I’ll (Fsus2)catch you through it (G)all.

And you can’t (Am7)keep (E ven a (C)us sand a (Gsus)part, can’t keep us a ’cause my (Am7)heart ’cause my (F)is is wher (Bb)ev er you are.

It’s (Csus2)Oh,

no (Gm7)moun tain’s too high, and no (Bb)o cean’s too wide, ’cause to (Dm7)geth er or not,

(C)our dance won’t stop.

Let it (Gm7)rain, let it pour; what we (Bb)have is worth fight ing for.

You (Dm7)know I be lieve

that (Bb)we were meant to be,

(Bbsus2)yeah.

It’s (C)like catch ing light ning, the chanc es of find ing some one

like

(G)you.

It’s (C)one in a mil lion, the chanc es of feel ing the way

we

(G)do.

And with (Am7)ev

(C)’ry

(G)step to geth er, we just (Am7)keep

(C)on

(G)get ting bet ter.

So can I have this (Can dance?

have this dance?) Can I have this dance?

Can (C)I have this (Bb)dance?

Can I have this

dance?

Can I Have This Dance — Simple Sheet Music

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"Can I Have This 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 C, 135 BPM.

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

About “Can I Have This Dance

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Can I Have This 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 "Can I Have This Dance" by High School Musical 3 Cast played in?
Can I Have This Dance 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 "Can I Have This Dance"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can I Have This 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 "Can I Have This Dance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can I Have This Dance"?
"Can I Have This Dance" was originally performed by High School Musical 3 Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Can I Have This Dance"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbsus2, C, Cpow, Csus2, +8 more.
What other songs by High School Musical 3 Cast can I play here?
Try "A NIGHT TO REMEMBER", "THE BOYS ARE BACK", "WALK AWAY". 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 "Can I Have This Dance". Key of C, 135 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.

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