(C5)What (Bb5)is hap pen ing (F5)here?
(C5)Some thing’s my go (Bb5)ing on that’s not (F5)neigh quite clear.
With (C5)peo Some bo in’ (Bb5)dy turn on the lights; ooh we’re gon (G5)looks na have a par ty, it’s start ing to night.
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil The room is hot, (Bb5)is hap pen that’s (F5)good.
(C5)Some of my friends (Bb5)came by from the (F5)neigh bour hood.
With (C5)peo ple start in’ (Bb5)to turn climb the walls, ooh we’re it (G5)looks like ev ’ry bo dy is hav ing a ball.
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil The room ing.
hot, - ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Ev ’ry bo dy start to lose con trol (C)when (CN.C.)the mu (C)sic is (G)right.
If you see some bo dy hang ing a (C)round, (F)don’t get up (G)tight.
The on ly thing we want (CN.C.)to do to (G)night
is go round and round
and turn (G)up side down.
Come on, let’s get down!
So come on,
let’s get (Gsus2)loose!
(D)Don’t hold back, ’cause it ain’t no use.
(D)Hard to keep our (C)feet on the ground.
’Cause when (A5)we like to par ty, we on ly want to get down.
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
- ing on the ceil ing!
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Oh, what a feel ing
when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing!
Dancing On The Ceiling — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 134 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Dancing On The Ceiling”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie in?
- The backing track is in C at 134 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Dancing On The Ceiling" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Dancing On The Ceiling", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Dancing On The Ceiling" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
- "Dancing On The Ceiling" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Lionel Richie are available?
- Other accompaniments by Lionel Richie: "All Night Long (All Night)", "Hello", "Stuck On You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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