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(D7)Call ing out a round the world, are you read y for a brand new beat?
Sum mer’s here and the time is right for danc ing in the street.
They’re danc ing in Chi ca go,
down in New Or leans,
in New York Cit y;
all we need is (G)mu sic, sweet mu sic there’ll be mu sic ev ’ry where.
There’ll be (D7)swing ing and sway ing and re cords play ing, danc ing in the street.
Oh,
it does nt mat ter what you wear just as (Bm)long as you are there, so come on (Em)ev ’ry guy grab a girl,
(A7sus)ev ’ry where a round the world.
They’ll be (D)danc ing,
they’re danc ing in the street.
Dancing In The Street — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dancing In The Street" by Martha & The Vandellas: 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 D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Dancing In The Street”
- What key is "Dancing In The Street" by Martha & The Vandellas played in?
- Dancing In The Street is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dancing In The Street"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dancing In The Street" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Dancing In The Street"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dancing In The Street"?
- "Dancing In The Street" was originally performed by Martha & The Vandellas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Dancing In The Street"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, Bm, D, D7, Em, F#7, G.
- What other songs by Martha & The Vandellas can I play here?
- Try "NOWHERE TO RUN", "HEATWAVE", "DANCING IN THE STREET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Dancing In The Street" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dancing In The Street" by Martha & The Vandellas. 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 — 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 "Dancing In The Street" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Dancing In The Street" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.