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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John: 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 G, 120 BPM.

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

About β€œTiny 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 β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Tiny Dancer"?
Yes β€” 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 there a karaoke version of "Tiny Dancer" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John. 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 β€” 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 "Tiny Dancer" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Tiny Dancer" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.