Dance To The Music

by Sly And The Family Stone
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Lyrics

(G)Bum bum bum bum bum (C)bum bum bum bum bum (G)bum bum bum bum bum (C)bum bum bum.

(G)Dance to the mu sic.

(G)Dance to the mu sic.

(G)Dance to the mu sic.

(G)Dance to the mu sic.

(G)All we need is a drum mer

for (G)peo ple who on ly need a beat, yeah.

I’m gon na add a lit tle gui tar and make it eas y to move your feet.

I’m gon na add some bot tom so that the danc ers just won’t hide.

You might like to hear my or gan.

I said ride, Sal ly, ride now.

If (CN.C.)I could hear the horns blow,

sit tin’ here on the ground.

(CN.C.)Cyn thia and Jer ry got a mes sage they’re sayin’.

(G7)All the squares go home!

(G7)Lis ten to the (C)voic es.

(G)Bum bum bum bum bum (C)bum bum bum bum bum (G)bum bum bum bum bum (C)bum bum bum.

(G)Bum bum bum bum bum (C)bum bum bum bum bum (G)bum bum bum bum bum (C)bum bum bum.

(G)Dance (C)to the mu sic.

(G)Dance (C)to the mu sic.

Dance To The Music — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Dance To The Music" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About “Dance To The Music

Can I play "Dance To The Music" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Dance To The Music" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Dance To The Music" by Sly And The Family Stone played in?
Dance To The Music is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dance To The Music"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dance To The Music" 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 "Dance To The Music"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dance To The Music"?
"Dance To The Music" was originally performed by Sly And The Family Stone. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dance To The Music"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, C7, Eb7, G, G7.
What other songs by Sly And The Family Stone can I play here?
Try "EVERYBODY IS A STAR", "IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY", "FAMILY AFFAIR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Dance To The Music"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Dance To The Music" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Dance To The Music"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dance To The Music" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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