Change Partners

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

(F)Must you dance

(Fdim7)ev ’ry dance

(C7)with the same

for tu nate (Gm7)man?

You have (F)danced

with (E)him since the mu sic be (C7)gan.

(Bb)Won’t you (Gm7)change

part (C7)ners and (F)dance with me?

(F)Must you dance

(Fdim7)quite so close

(C7)with your lips

touch ing his (Gm7)face?

Can’t you (F)see

I’m (E)long ing to be in his (C7)place?

(Bb)Won’t you (Gm7)change

(C7)part ners and (F)dance with me?

(Ab)Ask him to sit this one out, and while you’re a lone

I’ll tell the wait er to tell him he’s (Bb)want ed on the (C7)tel e phone.

(F)You’ve been locked

(Fdim7)in his arms

(C7)ev er since

hea ven knows (Gm7)when.

Won’t you (F)change

(Db7)part (C7)ners, and (Cm6)then

you may (Gm7)nev er want to (Bb)change (C7)part ners a gain.

Change Partners — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Change Partners" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 108 BPM.

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About “Change Partners”

Can I play "Change Partners" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Change Partners" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Change Partners" by Irving Berlin played in?
Change Partners is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Change Partners"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Change Partners" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Change Partners"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Change Partners"?
"Change Partners" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?
Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Change Partners"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Change Partners" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Change Partners"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Change Partners" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.