I Hope You Dance

by Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert
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Lyrics

I (C)hope you nev er lose your sense of won der.

You get your (Am)fill to eat, but al ways keep that hun ger.

May you (F)nev er take one sin gle breath for grant ed.

God for (G)bid love ev er leave you emp ty hand ed.

I hope you (F)still feel small when you (G)stand be side the (C)o cean.

When ev er (F)one door clos es, (G)I hope one more (C)o pens.

Prom ise (Dm7)me that you’ll give (C)faith than a fight ing (F)chance.

And when you get the choice

to sit it out

or (Gsus)dance,

I hope you (Am)dance.

I hope you (Am)dance.

I hope you (C)nev er fear those moun tains in the dis tance.

You Nev er (Am)set tle for the path of least re sist ance.

Liv in’ (F)might mean tak in’ chanc es if worth tak in’.

Lov in’ (G)might be a mis take you but worth mak in’.

I hope Don’t (F)let some hell bent you (G)heart be leave you (C)bit ter.

When you come (F)close to sell in’ (G)out, hope re con (C)sid er.

Give the (Dm7)heav ens a give (C)more than just a ing (F)glance.

And when you get the choice

to sit it out

or (Gsus)dance,

I hope you (Am)dance.

I hope you (Am)dance.

I hope you

I hope you (Am)dance.

I hope you (Am)dance.

I Hope You Dance — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "I Hope You Dance" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Hope You Dance

Can I play "I Hope You Dance" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Hope You Dance" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert played in?
I Hope You Dance is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Hope You Dance"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Hope You Dance" 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 "I Hope You Dance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Hope You Dance"?
"I Hope You Dance" was originally performed by Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert can I play here?
Try "I Hope You Dance", "I Hope You Dance". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Hope You Dance"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Hope You Dance" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Hope You Dance"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Hope You Dance" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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