Dancing With A Stranger

by Sam Smith & Normani
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dancing With A Stranger" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 104 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Dancing With A Stranger”

Why does "Dancing With A Stranger" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dancing With A Stranger".
What key is "Dancing With A Stranger" by Sam Smith & Normani played in?
Dancing With A Stranger is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dancing With A Stranger"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dancing With A Stranger" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Dancing With A Stranger"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dancing With A Stranger"?
"Dancing With A Stranger" was originally performed by Sam Smith & Normani. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dancing With A Stranger"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Absus2, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Dbmaj9, Eb, Ebpow, +3 more.
Is this real sheet music for "Dancing With A Stranger"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dancing With A Stranger".
Can I see all the notes in "Dancing With A Stranger"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 104 BPM.