The Dance

by Garth Brooks
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Lyrics

Look in’ back

on the mem ’ry of

For the a dance mo we shared

with all the stars a bove.

For a mo ly ment,

all the world was right.

How could I have known

that you’d ev er say good bye?

all.

And now,

I’m glad I did n’t know

the way it all would end,

the way it all would go.

Our lives

are bet ter left to chance.

I could have missed the pain,

but I’d have had to miss

(D)the

(G)dance.

Hold ing you,

I held ev ’ry thing.

For the a dance mo we ment,

with was n’t I the king?

If I’d on ly known

how the king would fall.

How Hey, who’s to say?

You know I might have changed it all.

And now,

I’m glad I did n’t know

the way it all would end,

the way it all would go.

Our lives

are bet ter left to chance.

I could have missed the pain,

but I’d have had to miss

(D)the

(G)dance.

Hold ing you, (G)dance.

Yes, my life,

it’s bet ter left to chance.

I could have missed the pain,

but I’d have had to miss

(D)the

(CN.C.)dance.

The Dance — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Dance" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 66 BPM.

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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 E 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 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Dance" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "The Dance"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bm7, C, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by Garth Brooks can I play here?
Try "UNANSWERED PRAYERS", "GOOD RIDE COWBOY", "FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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