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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"I Hope You Dance" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "I Hope You Dance" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Hope You Dance" is in C.
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.
Does "I Hope You Dance" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Hope You Dance" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "I Hope You Dance"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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