I Wanna Dance With Somebody

by Whitney Houston
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Lyrics

The clock in strikes up on the hour when the (Dm)sun be gins to fade.

There’s still e nough time to fig ure out how to (Dm)chase my blues a way.

I’ve done al right (F)up (C)till now; it’s the (C)light of day that e shows (F)me (Bb)how.

But (Gm7)when the (F)night (C)falls,

my lone li ness (Bb)calls.

Oh, I wan na dance with some bod y.

I wan na feel the heat with some bod y.

Yeah, I wan na dance with some bod y,

with some bod y who loves (C7sus)me.

Oh, I wan na dance with some bod y.

I wan na feel the heat with some bod y.

Yeah, I wan na dance with some bod y,

with some (Gm7)bod y (Am)who loves (C7sus)me.

I’ve been in love and lost my sens when the (Dm)spin ning through the town.

Soon er or lat er the fe ver ends, and I (Dm)wind up feel ing down.

I need a man (F)who’ll (C)a chance on a (C)love that burns hot e nough (F)to (Bb)last.

So (Gm7)when the (F)night (C)falls,

my lone ly heart (Bb)calls.

Oh, I wan na dance with some bod y.

I wan na feel the heat with some bod y.

Yeah, I wan na dance with some bod y,

with some bod y who loves (C7sus)me.

Oh, I wan na dance with some bod y.

I wan na feel the heat with some bod y.

Yeah, I wan na dance with some bod y,

with some (Gm7)bod y (Am)who loves (C7sus)me.

(Gm7)bod y (Am)who loves (C7sus)me.

(Some bod y who, some bod y who)

Some bod y who loves me.

(Some bod y who, some bod y who)

Some bod y who loves me.

(Some To hold me in his arms.

(Gm7)bod y (Am)who loves (C7sus)me.

Oh, I wan na dance with some bod y.

I wan na feel the heat with some bod y.

Yeah, I wan na dance with some bod y,

with some bod y who loves (C7sus)me.

Oh, I wan na dance with some bod y.

I wan na feel the heat with some bod y.

Yeah, I wan na dance with some bod y,

with some (Gm7)bod y (Am)who loves (C7sus)me.

Oh, I wan na dance with some bod y.

I wan na feel the heat with some bod y.

Yeah, I wan na dance with some bod y,

with some bod y who loves (C7sus)me.

Oh, I wan na dance with some bod y.

I wan na feel the heat with some bod y.

Yeah, I wan na dance with some bod y,

with some (Gm7)bod y (Am)who loves (C7sus)me.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 130 BPM.

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

About β€œI Wanna Dance With Somebody”

Can I learn "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 130 BPM.
What key is "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston played in?
I Wanna Dance With Somebody 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 Wanna Dance With Somebody"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" 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 Wanna Dance With Somebody"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"?
"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" was originally performed by Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C, C7, +6 more.
What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" is in the key of Bb at 130 BPM.