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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Dance The Night Away" by Van Halen 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 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”

Can I learn "Dance The Night Away" 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 "Dance The Night Away" with hands-separate practice in E at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Dance The Night Away"?
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 "Dance The Night Away" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Dance The Night Away"?
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. "Dance The Night Away" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.