Dancing Machine

by The Jackson 5
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Lyrics

(Am)Danc in’, danc in’, danc (Am7)in’,

she’s a danc in’ ma (Am)chine; oh babe,

move it, ba by; au to ma tic, sys tem at ic, full of col or self con tained, tuned and chan neled to your vibes,

cap ti vat ing stim u lat ing; she’s such a sex y la dy, built with space age de sign.

She’s (Am)mov in’, she’s (F7)groov in’, danc in’ un til the (E7)mu sic (Am)stops now,

yeah,

rhyth ma tic, ac ro ba tic, she’s a dy na mite at trac tion.

At the drop of a coin she comes a live,

yeah!

She knows what she’s do in’; she’s su per bad now, she’s geared to real ly blow your mind.

Danc in’, danc in’, danc (Am7)in’,

she’s a danc in’ ma (Am)chine.

Oh ba by, do it, ba by; danc in’, danc in’, danc (Am7)in’,

she’s a danc in’ ma (Am)chine, oh ba by, move it, ba by.

She’s a (Am)dance, dance, dance, dance, danc in’ ma (C)chine.

Watch her get down, watch her get down, and she’ll do, do, do her thing right on the (Am)scene.

She’s a (Am)dance, dance, dance, dance, danc in’ ma (C)chine.

Watch her get down, watch her get down, and she’ll do, do, do her thing right on the (Am)scene.

She’s a (Am)scene.

Come on, ba by,

come on, (C)babe,

ooh babe,

ooh (Am)babe.

Shake it, ba by,

shake it, (C)babe,

ooh babe,

ooh (Am)babe.

Shake it, (Am)babe.

Dancing Machine — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dancing Machine" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 106 BPM.

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

About “Dancing Machine”

Why does "Dancing Machine" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dancing Machine".
What key is "Dancing Machine" by The Jackson 5 played in?
Dancing Machine is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dancing Machine"?
The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dancing Machine" 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 "Dancing Machine"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dancing Machine"?
"Dancing Machine" was originally performed by The Jackson 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dancing Machine"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, E7, F7.
What other songs by The Jackson 5 can I play here?
Try "I WANT YOU BACK/ABC/ THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "MAYBE TOMORROW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Dancing Machine"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dancing Machine".
Can I see all the notes in "Dancing Machine"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 106 BPM.