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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dance To The Music" by Sly And The Family Stone: 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 G, 120 BPM.

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

About β€œDance To The Music”

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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dance To The Music" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Dance To The Music" by Sly And The Family Stone. 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 To The Music" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 To The Music" 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.