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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Dance The Night Away" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dance The Night Away"?
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 "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 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 "Dance The Night Away". Key of E, 120 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.