I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)

by Whitney Houston
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Lyrics

The clock strikes up on the hour and the (Dm7)sun be gins to fade.

There’s still e nough time to fig ure out how to (Dm7)chase my blues a way.

I’ve done al right up till now, it’s the (F)light of day that shows me how and (Gm7)when the (F)night (C)falls,

lone li ness (Bb)calls.

Oh I wan na dance with some bo dy,

I wan na feel the heat with some bo dy,

yeah I wan na dance with some bo dy,

with some bo dy who loves (C)me.

Oh I wan na dance with some bo dy,

I wan na feel the heat with some bo dy,

yeah I wan na dance with some bo dy,

with some (Gm7)bo dy who loves (C)me.

The clock strikes up on the hour and the (Dm7)sun be gins to fade.

There’s still e nough time to fig ure out how to (Dm7)chase my blues a way.

I’ve done al right up till now, it’s the (F)light of day that shows me how and (Gm7)when the (F)night (C)falls,

lone li ness (Bb)calls.

Oh I wan na dance with some bo dy,

I wan na feel the heat with some bo dy,

yeah I wan na dance with some bo dy,

with some bo dy who loves (C)me.

Oh I wan na dance with some bo dy,

I wan na feel the heat with some bo dy,

yeah I wan na dance with some bo dy,

with some (Gm7)bo dy who loves (C)me.

(Gm7)-bo dy who loves (C)me.

Some bo dy who, some bo dy who,

some bo dy who loves me.

Some bo dy who, some bo dy who

to hold me in his arms, oh.

I need a man who’ll take a chance on a love that burns hot en ough to last, so (Gm7)when (F)the night (C)falls

my lone ly heart (C)calls.

Oh I wan na dance with some bo dy,

I wan na feel the heat with some bo dy.

Yeah I wan na dance with some bo dy,

with some bo dy who loves (D)me.

Oh I wan na dance with some bo dy,

I wan na feel the heat with some bo dy.

Yeah I wan na dance with some bo dy,

with some bo dy who loves (D)me.

(Am7)-bo dy who loves (D)me.

Oh I wan na dance with some bo dy,

I wan na feel the heat with some bo dy.

Yeah I wan na dance with some bo dy,

with some bo dy who loves (D)me.

Oh I wan na dance with some bo dy,

I wan na feel the heat with some bo dy.

Yeah I wan na dance with some bo dy,

with some bo dy who loves (D)me.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 110 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with left-hand oompah bass patterns — your left hand will alternate between a low root note and a higher chord tone in a steady bounce, which gives the track its infectious drive even at a comfortable 110 BPM.

You're working in B♭ major with twelve chords, so pay special attention to the shifts between G minor 7 and A minor 7 and then into B♭ — that chromatic walk can trip you up if you haven't mapped the fingering in advance.

I'd suggest learning the left-hand bass pattern alone first until it feels automatic, then layering in your right-hand melody.

Loop the chorus separately because the energy picks up and you'll want your chord transitions clean before you add speed.

Watch the move from D minor 7 to G minor 7: keep your hand relaxed and pivot from the wrist rather than jumping.

Once that oompah groove locks in and you can feel the bounce without thinking, you'll have a rhythmic foundation that transfers to dozens of pop songs — this one really cements that skill.

About “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”

Can I learn "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 (Who Loves Me)" with hands-separate practice in F at 110 BPM.
What key is "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston played in?
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) is arranged in the key of F 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 (Who Loves Me)"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)"?
Yes — 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 (Who Loves Me)"?
"I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" 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 (Who Loves Me)"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am7, Bb, Bbmaj9, C, Cmaj9, D, Dm, Dm7, +4 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 (Who Loves Me)"?
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 (Who Loves Me)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)"?
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 (Who Loves Me)" is in the key of F at 110 BPM.