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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Change Partners" by Irving Berlin 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 F, 108 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Change Partners”

Can I learn "Change Partners" 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 "Change Partners" with hands-separate practice in F at 108 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Change Partners"?
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 "Change Partners" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Change Partners"?
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. "Change Partners" is in the key of F at 108 BPM.