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Hot sun, sit tin’ (Ab5)beat ing (Bb5)down, shoes, burn ing my feet me just walk (Db5)ing a (Eb5)round.
She’s Hot a sun, y (Ab5)mak ing (Bb5)me sweat, ’gat or’s get ting close, is has n’t got (Db5)in me (Eb5)yet.
I can’t dance, I (Bb5)can’t talk, the on ly thing a bout me is (Ab5)the way I (Eb5)walk.
I can’t dance, I (Bb5)can’t sing, I’m just stand (Eb5)ing here sell (Eb5)ing (Ab5)ev ’ry thing.
Blue jeans spill in’ (Ab5)on the (Bb5)beach, shoes, her talk in’ to me but she’s (Db5)out of (Eb5)reach.
She’s got smoke, bod her (Ab5)un der (Bb5)that shirt, but she wants to do could rub my face (Db5)shoot the (Eb5)dirt.
I can’t dance, I (Bb5)can’t talk, the on ly thing a bout me is (Ab5)the way I (Eb5)walk.
I can’t dance, I (Bb5)can’t sing, I’m just stand (Eb5)ing here sell (Eb5)ing (Ab5)ev ’ry thing.
just stand (Eb)ing here sell (Eb)ing.
(Eb)Oh, and check ing ev ’ry thing is in (Fm)place,
you nev er (Eb)know who’s look ing on.
(Eb)know who’s look ing on.
A per fect bod y,
with a per fect face.
Now, I can’t dance, I (Bb5)can’t talk, the on ly thing a bout me is (Ab5)the way I (Eb5)walk.
No, I can’t dance, I (Bb5)can’t sing, I’m just stand ing here sell (Db5)ing (Eb5)ev e ry thing.
I Can't Dance — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Can't Dance" by Genesis: 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, 106 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Can't Dance”
- What key is "I Can't Dance" by Genesis played in?
- I Can't Dance 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 "I Can't Dance"?
- The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Can't Dance" 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 "I Can't Dance"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Can't Dance"?
- "I Can't Dance" was originally performed by Genesis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Can't Dance"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bbpow, Cb, Db, Dbpow, Eb, Ebpow, +2 more.
- What other songs by Genesis can I play here?
- Try "THROWING IT ALL AWAY", "IN TOO DEEP", "TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Can't Dance" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Can't Dance" by Genesis. 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 "I Can't Dance" 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 "I Can't Dance" 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.