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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Tiny Dancer" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tiny Dancer"?
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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Tiny Dancer". Key of G, 120 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 β€” 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.