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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dancing On My Own" by Calum Scott: 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 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Dancing On My Own" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dancing On My Own" by Calum Scott. 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 On My Own" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Db, 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 On My Own" 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.