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(E)You can dance.
(C#7)You can jive,
(F#m)hav ing the time of your (B7)life.
Oh, (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,
oh, (E)where they play the right (A)mu sic.
(E)Get ting in the (A)swing, (E)you come to look (F#m)for 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 (F#m)for a 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)You can dance.
(C#7)You can jive,
(F#m)hav ing the time of your (B7)life.
Oh, (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 ’em 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 (F#m)for a 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)You can dance.
(C#7)You can jive,
(F#m)hav ing the time of your (B7)life.
Oh, (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, 104 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with syncopated right-hand rhythms over steady left-hand chords — the groove sits right on that push before the beat, so you'll want to internalize the pulse at 104 BPM before adding any swing to the melody.
Your left hand will cycle through chord shapes rooted around A, D, and E with some vi-chord color from F♯m, so get comfortable with those transitions first — especially the move from D to A/C♯, where your left hand needs to land cleanly on that bass note without hesitation.
I'd suggest practicing hands separately at about 70 BPM, looping the chorus until the chord changes feel automatic, then layering in the right hand.
The biggest stumbling point I see is rushing through the pre-chorus buildup; keep your tempo locked and let the energy come from dynamics, not speed.
Light sustain pedal on chord changes will smooth things out, but lift cleanly to avoid muddiness.
This is the song that'll really solidify your ability to keep a steady left-hand foundation while your right hand plays rhythmically independent lines — a skill that opens up almost every pop arrangement after this.
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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 104 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 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.