The Dance

by Garth Brooks
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Dance" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 134 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 “The Dance”

What key is "The Dance" by Garth Brooks played in?
The Dance is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Dance"?
The arrangement plays at 134 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Dance" 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 "The Dance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Dance"?
"The Dance" was originally performed by Garth Brooks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Garth Brooks can I play here?
Try "THE DANCE", "UNANSWERED PRAYERS", "GOOD RIDE COWBOY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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