It on ly hap pens when I (Dm7)dance with (Gsus)you,
that trip to (C#dim)heav en till the (G13)dance is through.
With no one (Fm6)else do the heav ens seem (Em7)quite so near.
Why does it (Gm6)hap pen, dear,
on ly with you?
Two cheeks to geth er can be (Dm7)so di (Gsus)vine,
but on ly (C#dim)when those cheeks are (G13)yours and mine.
I’ve danced with (Fm6)doz ens of oth ers the (Bb7)whole night (A7)through,
but the thrill that (G7)comes with spring when (C)an y thing could (A7)hap pen,
that on ly (G7)hap pens with (C)you!
Two cheeks to geth er can be (Dm7)so di (Gsus)vine,
but on ly (C#dim)when those cheeks are (G13)yours and mine.
I’ve danced with (Fm6)doz ens of oth ers the (Bb7)whole night (A7)through,
but the thrill that (G7)comes with spring when (C)an y thing could (A7)hap pen,
that on ly (G7)hap pens with (C)you!
that on ly (G7sus)hap pens,
that on ly (G)hap (A7)pens,
that on ly (G7sus)hap pens (G7)with (Dbmaj7)you!
It Only Happens When I Dance With You by Irving Berlin
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “It Only Happens When I Dance With You”
- What key is "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" in?
- "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" by Irving Berlin is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?
- Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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