Dance The Night Away

by Van Halen
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Lyrics

Have you (E)seen her?

So fine and (A)pret ty.

(E)Fooled me with her style and ease.

And I (E)feel her from a (B)cross the room.

(A)high Yes, it’s love in the third de gree.

Ooh,

(B5)ba by, ba by.

Won’t cha turn your head my way?

Ooh,

(B5)ba by, ba by.

Come on, take a chance.

’cause You’re old (Bsus)e nough to dance

the night a (E)way.

(B)Oh,

come on, ba by, (B)dance the night a (E)way.

A live (E)wire her?

Bare a be (A)gin ner, (E)but watch with that la dy go.

She’s on (E)fire, her ’cause danc (B)ing gets her (A)high er than an y thing else she knows.

Ooh,

(B5)ba by, ba by.

Won’t cha turn your head my way?

Ooh,

(B5)ba by, ba by.

Well, don’t skip ro mance ’cause you’re old (Bsus)e nough to dance

the night a (E)way.

(B)Oh,

come on, ba by, (B)dance the night a (E)way.

A live (E)wire

(E)Dance

the night a (E)way.

Dance, dance, (B)dance the night a (E)way.

(E)Dance

the night a (E)way.

Dance, dance, (B)dance the night a (E)way.

Dance The Night Away — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dance The Night Away" by Van Halen: 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, 120 BPM.

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

About “Dance The Night Away”

What key is "Dance The Night Away" by Van Halen played in?
Dance The Night Away 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 The Night Away"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dance The Night Away" 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 The Night Away"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dance The Night Away"?
"Dance The Night Away" was originally performed by Van Halen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dance The Night Away"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C#pow, E.
What other songs by Van Halen can I play here?
Try "LOVE WALKS IN", "RIGHT NOW", "JUMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dance The Night Away" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dance The Night Away" by Van Halen. 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 — 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 The Night Away" 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Dance The Night Away" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.