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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Dancing Machine" 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 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”

Can I play "Dancing Machine" 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 "Dancing Machine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Dancing Machine"?
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. "Dancing Machine" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Dancing Machine"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dancing Machine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.