Dance Me To The End Of Love

by Leonard Cohen
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Lyrics

(Am)Dance

me to your beau ty

now, with a (Em)burn ing vi o lin.

(Am)Dance

me through the pan der ic

till I’m (Em)gath

ered safe ly in.

We’re (Am)Lift me like an o live branch,

(Em)be my home ward dove.

And (B7)dance

me

to the end of (Em)love.

Yeah, dance

me

to the end of love.

(Am)Let me see your beau ty when

the (Em)wit ness es are gone.

(Am)Let me feel you’re mov

ing like they (Em)do in Ba by lon.

(Am)Show me slow

ly what I on

ly know

the lim its of.

And (B7)dance

me

to the end of (Em)love,

(B7)dance

me

to the end of love.

(Am)Dance

me to the wed ding

now, with a (Em)dance me on and on.

(Am)Dance

me ver y ten der ly

and dance (Em)gath

me ver y long.

We’re (Am)both of us be neath our love,

(Em)both of us a bove.

And (B7)dance

me

to the end of (Em)love.

Yeah, dance

me

to the end of love.

(Am)Dance me to the chil dren who

are (Em)ask ing to be born.

(Am)Dance me through the cur

tains that our (Em)kiss es have out worn.

(Am)Raise a tent

of shel ter now,

though ev

’ry thread is torn.

And (B7)dance

me

to the end of (Em)love,

(B7)dance

me

to the end of love.

(B7)Dance

me

to the end of (Em)love

(B7)dance

me

to the end of love.

Dance Me To The End Of Love β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dance Me To The End Of Love" by Leonard Cohen: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 70 BPM.

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

About β€œDance Me To The End Of Love”

What key is "Dance Me To The End Of Love" by Leonard Cohen played in?
Dance Me To The End Of Love is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dance Me To The End Of Love"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dance Me To The End Of Love" 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 "Dance Me To The End Of Love"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dance Me To The End Of Love"?
"Dance Me To The End Of Love" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dance Me To The End Of Love"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, B7, D, Em. Only a handful of chords β€” beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dance Me To The End Of Love" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Dance Me To The End Of Love" by Leonard Cohen. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Dance Me To The End Of Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Dance Me To The End Of Love" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.