Other arrangements of The Dance
Pick a learning view.
Look in’ back
on the mem ’ry of
For the dance 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 dance 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Dance" by Garth Brooks: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 66 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Dance" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Dance" by Garth Brooks. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Dance" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Dance" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.