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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Dancing Through Life" by Stephen Schwartz in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Dancing Through Life" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Dancing Through Life" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Dancing Through Life"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Dancing Through Life" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Dancing Through Life"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Dancing Through Life" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.