What key is "Dancing With A Stranger" in?

"Dancing With A Stranger" by Sam Smith & Normani is in the key of F with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Dancing With A Stranger" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Dancing With A Stranger" 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.

What chords are used in "Dancing With A Stranger"?

This arrangement of "Dancing With A Stranger" uses 11 chords: Ab, Absus2, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Dbmaj9, Eb, Ebpow, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Dancing With A Stranger" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

I don’t wan na be a (Dbmaj9)lone to night.

It’s pret ty (Eb5)clear that I’m not (Fm7)o ver you.

I’m still think in’ ’bout the (Dbmaj9)things you do,

so I don’t (Eb5)wan na be a (Fm7)lone to night, a lone to night, a (Absus2)lone to night.

Can you (Dbmaj9)light the fire?

I need some (Eb5)bod y who can (Fm7)take con trol.

I know ex act ly what I (Dbmaj9)need to do,

’cause I don’t (Eb5)wan na be a (Fm7)lone to night, a lone to night, a (Absus2)lone to night.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Eb5)bod y new.

(Fm)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Cm7)bod y new.

(Fm)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

Danc ing with a (Eb)stran ger.

I was n’t e ven go ing (Dbmaj9)out to night,

but, boy, I (Eb5)need to get you (Fm7)off my mind.

I know ex act ly what I (Dbmaj9)have to do.

’cause I don’t (Eb5)wan na be a (Fm7)lone to night, a lone to night, a (Absus2)lone to night.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Eb5)bod y new.

(Fm)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Cm7)bod y new.

(Fm)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

Danc ing with a (Eb)stran ger.

I was n’t e ven go ing

Danc ing with a stran ger.

Danc ing, yeah, yeah.

(Db)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Eb)bod y new.

(Fm7)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

(Dbmaj7)Look what you made me do; I’m with some (Cm7)bod y new.

(Fm7)Ooh, ba by, ba by, I’m danc ing with a stran ger.

I’m danc ing, I’m danc ing.

(I’m danc ing, I’m Danc ing with a stran ger.

ing, Danc ing with a stran ger.

(I’m danc ing, I’m Danc ing.) with a stran ger.

Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith & Normani

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Dancing With A Stranger”

What key is "Dancing With A Stranger" in?: "Dancing With A Stranger" by Sam Smith & Normani is in the key of F with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Dancing With A Stranger" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Dancing With A Stranger" 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.
What chords are used in "Dancing With A Stranger"?: This arrangement of "Dancing With A Stranger" uses 11 chords: Ab, Absus2, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Dbmaj9, Eb, Ebpow, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Dancing With A Stranger" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.