Tiny Dancer

by Elton John
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Lyrics

Blue jean (C)ba by.

L.

A.

(C)la dy.

Seam stress for the (C)band.

Pret ty (C)eyed,

pi rate (C)smile,

you’ll mar ry a mu sic (C)man.

Bal le (Bm)ri na.

You must have (A)seen her

(B)danc ing in the (Em)sand.

And now she’s (C)in me,

al ways (C)with me,

ti ny danc er in my (D)hand.

Blue jean (C)ba by.

L.

A.

(C)la dy.

Seam stress for the (C)band.

Pret ty (C)eyed,

pi rate (C)smile,

you’ll mar ry a mu sic (C)man.

Bal le (Bm)ri na.

You must have (A)seen her

(B)danc ing in the (Em)sand.

And now she’s (C)in me,

al ways (C)with me,

ti ny danc er in my (D)hand.

(Eb)But, oh, how it (F)feels so real (Dm)ly ing here with (Gm)no one near.

(Eb)On ly you, and you can (F)hear me when I say (D7)soft ly,

(D7)slow ly:

Hold me (G)clos er Ti ny (Am)Danc er.

Count the (G)head lights on the high (D)way.

Lay me (G)down in sheets of (Am)lin en.

You had a (G)bus y day to (D)day.

Hold me (G)clos er Ti ny (Am)Danc er.

Count the (G)head lights on the high (D)way.

Lay me (G)down in sheets of (Am)lin en.

You had a (G)bus y day to (D)day.

(D)day.

Tiny Dancer — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Tiny Dancer" 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Tiny Dancer”

Why does "Tiny Dancer" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Tiny Dancer".
What key is "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John played in?
Tiny Dancer 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 "Tiny Dancer"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tiny Dancer" 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 "Tiny Dancer"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tiny Dancer"?
"Tiny Dancer" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Tiny Dancer"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Tiny Dancer".
Can I see all the notes in "Tiny Dancer"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.