Dancing On My Own

by Calum Scott
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Lyrics

Some bo dy said you got a (C5)new friend,

does she love you bet ter (C5)than I can?

There’s a big black na sky o ver my night town,

and I know where you’re at, I bet she’s a round.

And yeah, I and know it’s stu pid

but I just got ta see it in cir for my self.

I’m in the cor ner (G)watch ing you kiss her, oh

and I’m right o ver here, oh (G)why can’t you see me?

Oh, oh, oh.

And I’m giv ing it my all, but (G)I’m not the guy you’re tak ing home,

ooh,

I keep (Gsus4)danc ing (G)on my own.

There’s a big black na sky o ver my night town,

and I know where you’re at, I bet she’s a round.

Sti let tos and bro ken bot tles,

I’m I spin ning a round it in cir for my self.

I’m in the cor ner (G)watch ing you kiss her, oh

and I’m right o ver here, oh (G)why can’t you see me?

Oh, oh, oh.

And I’m giv ing it my all, but (G)I’m not the guy you’re tak ing home,

ooh,

I keep (Gsus4)danc ing (G)on my own.

So far a way but still so near, the lights come up, the mu sic dies, but you don’t see me stand ing here,

I just came to say good bye.

I’m in the cor ner watch ing you kiss her, oh.

And I’m giv ing it my all, but (G)I’m not the guy you’re tak ing home,

ooh,

I keep (Gsus4)danc ing (G)on my own.

And oh no.

Said I’m in the cor ner (G)watch ing you kiss her, oh no,

and I’m right o ver here oh (G)why can’t you see me?

Oh no.

And I’m giv ing it my all, but (G)I’m not the guy you’re tak ing home,

ooh,

I keep (Gsus4)danc ing (G)on my own.

So far a way but still so near, the lights come up, the mu sic dies, but you don’t see me stand

ing here.

Dancing On My Own — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Dancing On My Own" by Calum Scott in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 112 BPM.

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

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About “Dancing On My Own”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Dancing On My Own"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Dancing On My Own" by Calum Scott played in?
Dancing On My Own 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 On My Own"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dancing On My Own" 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 On My Own"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dancing On My Own"?
"Dancing On My Own" was originally performed by Calum Scott. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Calum Scott can I play here?
Try "YOU ARE THE REASON", "Dancing On My Own". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Dancing On My Own" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 112 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.