Other arrangements of Dancing Through Life
Pick a learning view.
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 lous,
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 (Bm)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 (Bm)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 (Fsus)pret ti est (F)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, if (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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dancing Through Life" by Stephen Schwartz: 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Dancing Through Life”
- 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?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Dancing Through Life" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dancing Through Life" by Stephen Schwartz. 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 Through Life" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 Through Life" 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.