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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.
J.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"This Dance" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 116 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 “This Dance”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "This Dance"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "This Dance" by Five For Fighting played in?
- This Dance is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Dance"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This 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 "This Dance"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Dance"?
- "This Dance" was originally performed by Five For Fighting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This Dance"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, C9, Cdom, Cmaj7, Cpow, Csus4, +10 more.
- What other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?
- Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "This Dance". Key of F, 116 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.