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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"It Only Happens When I Dance With You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
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About “It Only Happens When I Dance With You”
- Where are the chord symbols for "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.