Dancing On The Ceiling

by Lionel Richie
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Lyrics

(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dancing On The Ceiling" 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 C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Dancing On The Ceiling

Why does "Dancing On The Ceiling" 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 The Ceiling".
What key is "Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie played in?
Dancing On The Ceiling is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dancing On The Ceiling" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
"Dancing On The Ceiling" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Am7, Apow, Bb, C, D, D7, Dm7, +4 more.
What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
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 The Ceiling".
Can I see all the notes in "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
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 C at 120 BPM.

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