Dancing Through Life

by Stephen Schwartz
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The (Bb)trou ble with schools is

they (Ebm)al ways try to teach the wrong les (Bb)son.

Be (Gm7)lieve me, I’ve been kicked out of e (Ebmaj9)nough of them to (Cm11)know.

They (Bb)want you to be come less cal low,

less shal low, but (Bb6)I say, (Bb7)“Why in vite (Eb)stress in?

Stop stud y ing (Fdim7)strife

and (F9sus)learn to live ‘the un ex am ined (G)life’

(G)Danc ing through life,

(Bm)skim ming the sur face, (C)glid ing where (D)turf is (Em)smooth.

(Cm)Life’s more (F)pain less for the (Em)brain less.

(Eb)Why think too hard

(F)when it’s so (Fsus)sooth (D7)ing (G)Danc ing through life?

(Bm)No need to tough it (C)when you can (D)slough it (Bm)off as I (Em)do.

(C)Noth ing (D)mat ters, but (Bm7)know ing noth ing (Em)mat ters

It’s just life

so keep danc ing (G)through...

(G)Danc ing through life,

(Bm)sway ing and sweep ing, (C)and al ways (D)keep ing (Em)cool.

(Cm)Life is (F)fraught less when you’re (Em)thought less.

(Eb)Those who don’t try

(F)nev er look (Fsus)fool (D7)ish...

(G)Danc ing through life...

(Bm)Mind less and care less (C)make sure you’re (D)where less (Bm)trou ble is (Em)rife...

(C)Woes are (D)fleet ing, but (Bm7)blows are noth glanc (Em)mat ing...

It’s just life

so keep danc ing (G)through...

(Csus2)when you’re danc ing

through

(G)life...

Let’s go down to the Oz dust Ball room.

We’ll (Gm)meet there lat er to night.

We can dance till it’s light.

Find the (F)pret ti est girl...

(E)Give ’er a (A)whirl

(Dm)right (A7)on (Dm)down to the (Dm)Oz dust Ball room— Come on fol low me,

(F#)you’ll be hap py to (F7sus)be (D7)there...

(G5)Danc ing through life,

(G5)down at the Oz dust, (C)on ly be (D)cause dust is (Bm)what we come (Em)to...

(C)Noth ing (D)mat ters but (Bm7)know ing noth ing (Em)mat ters

It’s just life

so keep danc ing (G)through.

Dancing Through Life by Stephen Schwartz

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Dancing Through Life

What key is "Dancing Through Life" in?
"Dancing Through Life" by Stephen Schwartz is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Dancing Through Life" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Dancing Through Life" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Dancing Through Life" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?
Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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