What key is "Dancing On The Ceiling" in?

"Dancing On The Ceiling" by Rodgers & Hart is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Dancing On The Ceiling" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Dancing On The Ceiling" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Dancing On The Ceiling" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Rodgers & Hart can I play here?

Try "Bewitched", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

He danc es (F)o ver head (Gm7)on the (G#dim)ceil ing, (Am7)near my (Abm7)bed; (Gm7)in

my (Am7)sight

(Gm7)through

(C7)the (F)night.

I try to hide in (B)vain (Gm7)un der (Bdim)neath my (Am7)coun ter (Abm7)pane; (Gm7)there’s

(C)my (F#dim)love

(Gm7)up

(C7)a (F)bove!

I whis per, “Go a way, my lov er, (F)it’s not fair.”

But I’m so grate ful to dis cov er (F)he’s still there.

I love my (F)ceil ing more (Gm7)since it (G#dim)is a (Am7)danc ing (Abm7)floor (Gm7)just for

(C7)my (F)love.