Other arrangements of Dancing Through Life
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Dancing Through Life" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Dancing Through Life”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dancing Through Life"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Dancing Through Life" by Stephen Schwartz played in?
- Dancing Through Life is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dancing Through Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dancing Through Life" 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 Through Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dancing Through Life"?
- "Dancing Through Life" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Dancing Through Life". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.