It on ly hap pens when I (Dm7)dance (C#dim7)with (G13)you,
that trip to heav en (C#dim7)till the (D)dance is (G13)through.
With no one (Fm6)else do the heav ens seem (C)quite so near.
(Bdim7)Why does (C6)it (A7sus)hap pen, (A7)dear,
(Dm7)on ly with (G9)you?
Two cheeks to geth er can be (Dm7)so
(C#dim7)di (G13)vine,
but on ly when those (C#dim7)cheeks are (D)yours
and (G13)mine.
I’ve danced with (Fm6)doz ens of oth ers the (C)whole
(E)night
(A7sus)through,
but the thrill that (G9)comes with spring (G)when an (C6)y thing (Em7)could hap (A7)pen,
that on ly (G7)hap pens
with (C6)you!
It on ly hap pens when I (Dm7)dance
(C#dim7)with (G13)you,
that trip to heav en (C#dim7)till the (D)dance
is (G13)through.
With no one (Fm6)else do the heav ens seem (C)quite so near.
(Bdim7)Why does (C6)it (A7sus)hap pen, (A7)dear,
(Dm7)on ly with (G9)you?
Two cheeks to geth er can be (Dm7)so (C#dim7)di (G13)vine,
but on ly when those (C#dim7)cheeks are (D)yours and (G13)mine.
I’ve danced with (Fm6)doz ens of oth ers the (C)whole (E)night
(A7sus)through,
but the thrill that (G9)comes with spring (G)when an (C6)y thing (Em7)could hap (A7)pen,
that on ly (G7)hap pens
with (C6)you!
(C6)you!
It Only Happens When I Dance With You by Frank Sinatra
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 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 Frank Sinatra is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 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.
- What chords are used in "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?
- This arrangement of "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" uses 16 chords: A7, Am9, Bdim7, C, C#dim7, C6, Cmaj9, Db7, +8 more.
- 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 Frank Sinatra can I play here?
- Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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