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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"It Only Happens When I Dance With You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Only Happens When I Dance With You"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It Only Happens When I Dance With You". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.