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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “It Only Happens When I Dance With You”
- Can I play "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" by Frank Sinatra played in?
- It Only Happens When I Dance With You 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 "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" 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 "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?
- "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Am9, Bdim7, C, C#dim7, C6, Cmaj9, Db7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
- Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.