Dancing With Myself

by Billy Idol
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Lyrics

On the (E5)floors of To ver ky o o, or down in (A5)Lon don town to go go, oh, with the (B5)rec ord se lec tion and the mir ror’s re flec by, tion, I’m a (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, when there’s (E5)no one else in si ight, and in the (A5)crowd ed, lone ly ni ight, well, I (B5)wait so long for my the love vi bra tion, and I’m (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (E5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Well, there’s (B5)noth in’ to lose, and there’s noth in’ to prove, when I’m (A5)danc in’ with my se elf, oh, oh, oh, (E)oh.

If I (E5)looked all o ver the wo orld, or and there’s (A5)ev ’ry type of gi irl.

But, with your (B5)emp ord ty eyes seem and to mir pass re me by, and leave me (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

So let’s there’s (E5)sink an oth er dri ink, ’cause it ’ll (A5)give me time to thi ink.

If I (B5)had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance, and I’d be (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (E5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Well, there’s (B5)noth in’ to lose, and there’s noth in’ to prove, when I’m (A5)danc in’ with my se elf, oh, oh, oh, (E)oh.

If I (E)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (A)oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (E)oh,

oh, oh, oh, (B)oh.

Well, if I (B5)had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance, and I’d be (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (E5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

If I (B5)had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance, and if I had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance, if I had the chance, I’d ask the world to dance.

Oh, oh, oh, (E5)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (A5)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (E5)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (A5)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (E5)(Danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh) (E5)(Danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (A5)danc in’ with my se elf.

Oh, oh, oh) elf.

Oh, oh, oh, (E5)oh.)

Dancing With Myself — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dancing With Myself" by Billy Idol: 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 E, 178 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 Myself”

What key is "Dancing With Myself" by Billy Idol played in?
Dancing With Myself is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dancing With Myself"?
The arrangement plays at 178 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dancing With Myself" 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 Myself"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dancing With Myself"?
"Dancing With Myself" was originally performed by Billy Idol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dancing With Myself"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Apow, B, Bpow, C, E, Epow.
What other songs by Billy Idol can I play here?
Try "EYES WITHOUT A FACE", "SWEET SIXTEEN", "WHITE WEDDING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dancing With Myself" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dancing With Myself" by Billy Idol. 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 With Myself" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 With Myself" 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.