Other arrangements of The Dance
Pick a learning view.
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
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"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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Dance" 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. "The Dance" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "The Dance" 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. "The Dance" is in the key of G at 134 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Dance"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.