Dancing On My Own

by Calum Scott
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Lyrics

Some bo dy said you got a (Db5)new friend,

does she love you bet ter (Db5)than I can?

There’s a big wan 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 (Ab)watch ing you kiss her, oh oh oh,

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

Oh oh oh,

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

ooh,

I keep (Absus4)danc ing (Ab)on my own.

There’s a big wan 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 (Ab)watch ing you kiss her, oh oh oh,

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

Oh oh oh,

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

ooh,

I keep (Absus4)danc ing (Ab)on my own.

and oh no.

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 (Ab)I’m not the guy you’re tak ing home,

ooh,

I keep (Absus4)danc ing (Ab)on my own.

And oh no.

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

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

Oh no.

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

ooh,

I keep (Absus4)danc ing (Ab)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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dancing On My Own" 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 Db, 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Dancing On My Own”

Why does "Dancing On My Own" 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 On My Own".
What key is "Dancing On My Own" by Calum Scott played in?
Dancing On My Own is arranged in the key of Db 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?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Dancing On My Own"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Abpow, Absus4, Bbm, Bbm7, Db, Dbpow, +2 more.
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 real sheet music for "Dancing On My Own"?
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 On My Own".
Can I see all the notes in "Dancing On My Own"?
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 Db at 112 BPM.