Look in’ back
on the (C)mem ’ry of
for the (D)dance we shared
with the (G)stars a bove,
for a (G)mo ly ment,
all the (C)world was right.
How could (D)I have known
You that you’d (Em)ev er say good (D)bye?
And (C)now,
I’m glad I did n’t (D)know
the way it all would end,
the way it all would (C)go.
Our (C)lives
are bet ter left to (D)chance.
I could have missed the (Bm7)pain,
but I’d have had to (C)miss
(D)the
(G)dance.
Hold ing you,
I held (C)ev ’ry thing
for a (D)mo we ment.
Was n’t (G)I the king?
If I’d (G)on ly known
how the (C)king would fall.
How Hey, (D)who’s to say?
You know I (Em)might have changed it (D)all.
And (C)now,
I’m glad I did n’t (D)know
the way it all would end,
the way it all would (C)go.
Our (C)lives
are bet ter left to (D)chance.
I could have missed the (Bm7)pain,
but I’d have had to (C)miss
(D)the
(G)dance.
Hold ing you, (G)dance.
Yes, my (C)life,
it’s bet ter left to (D)chance.
I could have missed the (Bm7)pain,
but I’d have had to (C)miss
(D)the
(G)dance.
The Dance by Garth Brooks
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 134 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Dance”
- What key is "The Dance" in?
- "The Dance" by Garth Brooks is in the key of G with a tempo of 134 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Dance" 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 "The Dance" 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 "The Dance" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Garth Brooks can I play here?
- Try "THE DANCE", "UNANSWERED PRAYERS", "GOOD RIDE COWBOY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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