What key is "This Dance" in?

"This Dance" by Five For Fighting is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "This 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 "This 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.

What chords are used in "This Dance"?

This arrangement of "This Dance" uses 18 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, C9, Cdom, Cmaj7, Cpow, Csus4, +10 more.

How long does it take to learn "This Dance" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?

Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I This is not our you fav (Bb)’rite song,

but the night’s mov ing right (C)a long.

You’ve (F)said May I have your hand?

May I (F)have this you dance?

I sense that you are (Bb)a mused.

But you just bought those brand new shoes; should the sky it would be such a shame not to (F)give us the chance.

And (Dm)oh,

my love,

there’s on ly so (Dm7)man (C)y (F)danc (C)ers

we can take a cross the night.

So while (Gm)it’s (F)just me and you,

I thought I might (C)say to you,

you (Fmaj7)put the beau ti (C13sus)ful in life.

I know at times that you feel (Bb)a lone,

when I’m here and I’m nev (C)er home.

You’ve (F)said it be fore, your hand?

it’s the (F)price that you pay.

On mat ters of clar (Bb)i ty,

it’s no se cret you car me, shoes; should the sky start to fall, such a shame I will (F)keep you the safe.

And (Dm)oh,

my love,

there’s on ly so (Dm7)man (C)y (F)danc (C)ers

we can take a cross the night.

So while (Gm)it’s (F)just me and you,

I thought I might (C)say to you,

you (Fmaj7)put the beau ti (C13sus)ful in life.

And (Dm)oh,

oh, oh, oh,

oh, oh, oh, oh,

oh...

This is not our fav (Bb)’rite song,

but I wish It’d go on (C)and on.

It’s (Bb5)mo ments like (F)these, sing ers do all they (F)can to stop (C)time.

So let me just say (Bb)to you,

be fore the D.

chang es (Ebmaj9)the tune,

you (Fmaj7)put the beau ti (C13sus)ful in life.

You (Fmaj7)put the beau ti (C13sus)ful in life.

This Dance by Five For Fighting

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “This Dance”

What key is "This Dance" in?: "This Dance" by Five For Fighting is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "This 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 "This 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.
What chords are used in "This Dance"?: This arrangement of "This Dance" uses 18 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, C9, Cdom, Cmaj7, Cpow, Csus4, +10 more.
How long does it take to learn "This Dance" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?: Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.