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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Dancing Queen" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Dancing Queen" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Dancing Queen" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Dancing Queen" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Dancing Queen" is in the key of A at 104 BPM.
- What chords are in "Dancing Queen"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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