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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Dancing On The Ceiling" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Dancing On The Ceiling" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Dancing On The Ceiling" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Dancing On The Ceiling"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Dancing On The Ceiling" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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