Dancing Queen

by ABBA
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Lyrics

(D)You can dance,

(B7)you can jive,

(Em)hav ing the time of your (A7)life.

(A7)Oh, (C)see that girl,

(Am7)watch that (Am7)scene, dig gin’ the (G)danc ing queen.

(G)Fri day night and the lights are low,

(G)look ing out for a place to go

(D)where they play the right (G)mu sic, (D)get ting in the (G)swing.

You come to (D)look (Em)for a king.

(G)An y bod y can be that guy.

(G)Night is young and the mu sic’s (Em)high.

(D)With a bit of rock (G)mu sic, (D)ev ’ry thing is (G)fine.

You’re in the (D)mood (Em)for a dance.

And when you (Am7)get the chance...

You are the (G)danc ing queen.

(C)Young and sweet, on ly (G)sev en teen.

(G)Danc ing queen,

(C)feel the beat from the (D)tam (G)bour ine, (D)oh (C)yeah.

(D)You can dance,

(B7)you can jive,

(Em)hav ing the time of your (A7)life.

(A7)Oh,

(C)see that girl,

(Am7)watch that (Am7)scene.

dig gin’ the (G)danc ing queen.

Dig gin’ the (G)danc ing queen.

Dig gin’ the (G)danc ing queen.

(C)See that girl,

(Am7)watch that (Am7)scene, dig gin’ the (G)danc ing queen.

Dancing Queen — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Dancing Queen" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 200 BPM.

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

About “Dancing Queen”

Can I play "Dancing Queen" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Dancing Queen" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Dancing Queen" by ABBA played in?
Dancing Queen is arranged in the key of G 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 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dancing Queen" 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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Dancing Queen"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Dancing Queen" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Dancing Queen"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dancing Queen" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.