Dance With My Father

by Luther Vandross
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Back when I was a (F)child,

be fore life re moved all the (F)in no cence,

my fa ther would lift me high

and dance with my moth er and (F)me, and then spin me a round ’til I fell a sleep,

then up the stairs he would car ry me.

And I knew for sure I was loved.

If (Bb)I could get

an (F)oth er chance,

an (Gm)oth er walk,

an (Eb)oth er dance with him, I’d play a song that would nev er, ev er end.

How I’d love, love, love

to (Eb)dance with my (F)fa ther a gain.

When (Bb)I and my moth er would dis a gree,

to get my way I would run from (F)her to him.

He’d make me laugh just to com fort me,

then fi nal ly make me do just what (F)my ma ma said.

Lat er that night when I was a sleep,

he left a dol lar un der my sheet.

Nev er dreamed that he would be gone from me.

If (Eb)dance with my (F)fa ther a gain.

Some times I’d lis ten out side her door,

(F)and I’d hear how Ma ma would (Gm)cry for him.

I pray for her e ven more than me.

I pray for her e ven more than me.

I (C)know I’m pray ing for (G)much too much,

but (Am)could You send back the (F)on ly man she loved?

I know You don’t do it u su al ly, but, dear Lord, she’s dy ing to (F)dance with my (G)fa ther a gain.

(Fm6)Ev ’ry night I fall a sleep, and this is all I ev er dream.

Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Dance With My Father”

What key is "Dance With My Father" in?
"Dance With My Father" by Luther Vandross is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Dance With My Father" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Dance With My Father" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Dance With My Father" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Luther Vandross can I play here?
Try "THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN LOVE", "TAKE YOU OUT", "HERE AND NOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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