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(E)You can dance,
(C#7)you can jive,
(F#m)hav ing the time of your (B7)life.
Ooh, (D)see that girl,
(Bm7)watch that scene, (E7)dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.
(A)Fri day night and the lights are (D)low,
(A)look ing out for a place to go.
Mm, (E)where they play the right (A)mu sic, (E)get ting in the (A)swing, (E)you come to look for (F#m)a king.
(A)An y bod y could be that guy,
(A)night is young and the mu sic’s (F#m)high;
(E)with a bit of rock (A)mu sic (E)ev ’ry thing is (A)fine.
(E)You’re in the mood for a (F#m)dance,
(F#m)and when you (Bm7)get the chance...
You are the (A)danc ing queen,
(D)young and sweet, on ly (A)sev en teen.
(A)Danc ing queen,
(D)feel the beat from the (A)tam bou rine, (E)oh (D)yeah.
(E)You can dance,
(C#7)you can jive,
(F#m)hav ing the time of your (B7)life.
Ooh,
(D)see that girl,
(Bm7)watch that scene, (E7)dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.
(A)You’re a teas er, you turn ’em on,
(A)leave them burn ing and then you’re (F#m)gone;
(E)look ing out for an (A)oth er, (E)an y one will (A)do.
(E)You’re in the mood for a (F#m)dance,
(F#m)and when you (Bm7)get the chance...
You are the (A)danc ing queen,
(D)young and sweet, on ly (A)sev en teen.
(A)Danc ing queen,
(D)feel the beat from the (A)tam bou rine, (E)oh (D)yeah.
(E)You can dance,
(C#7)you can jive,
(F#m)hav ing the time of your (B7)life.
Ooh,
(D)see that girl,
(Bm7)watch that scene, (E7)dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.
Dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.
Dig gin’ the (A)danc ing queen.
Dancing Queen — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dancing Queen" by ABBA: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a rich chord palette — nine chords in the key of A means your right hand will navigate some colorful shapes like C#7 and Bm7 that aren't in every pop song.
Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, which sounds simple but demands steady, even timing at 100 BPM; resist the urge to rush it when the right hand gets busy.
The trickiest transitions tend to be moving between F#m and C#7, then landing cleanly on D — practice that sequence hands-separate and at half tempo until the fingering feels automatic.
Once that's smooth, loop the chorus section a few times before attempting a full run-through, because that's where the syncopated rhythmic pushes live and where most students stumble.
Keep your sustain pedal changes aligned with each new chord so the harmonies don't blur together.
By the time you can play this comfortably, you'll have a real handle on moving between major, minor, and dominant seventh chords without hesitation — that skill transfers to almost every pop song you'll learn next.
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About “Dancing Queen”
- What key is "Dancing Queen" by ABBA played in?
- Dancing Queen is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dancing Queen"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dancing Queen" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Dancing Queen"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dancing Queen"?
- "Dancing Queen" was originally performed by ABBA. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Dancing Queen"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B7, Bm7, C#7, D, E, E7, Em, +1 more.
- What other songs by ABBA can I play here?
- Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Dancing Queen" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dancing Queen" by ABBA. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Dancing Queen" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Dancing Queen" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.