Dancing On The Ceiling

by Lionel Richie
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(C)What is (Bb)hap pen ing (F)here?

(Bb)Some of thing’s go ing on that’s not (F)neigh quite clear.

The (Bb)peo ple are start ing to turn on the lights.

We’re gon 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 ing.

is (C)hot is (Bb)hap and that’s (F)good.

(Bb)Some of my friends came by from the (F)neigh bor hood.

The (Bb)peo ple are start ing to turn climb the walls.

It looks like ev ’ry bod y 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 is

when we’re danc ing on the ceil ing.

Oh, 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 bod y starts to lose con trol (C)when the mu sic is (G)right.

If you see some bod y hang in’ a (C)round, (F)don’t get up (G)tight.

The on ly thing we want (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 (G)loose.

(D)Don’t hold back, ’cause it ain’t no use.

(D)Hard to keep your (C)feet on the ground,

’cause (A5)when 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, ba by, 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.

Dancing On The Ceiling by Lionel Richie

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Dancing On The Ceiling

What key is "Dancing On The Ceiling" in?
"Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 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.
What chords are used in "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
This arrangement of "Dancing On The Ceiling" uses 12 chords: A, Am7, Apow, Bb, C, D, D7, Dm7, +4 more.
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 Lionel Richie can I play here?
Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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