When We Dance

by Sting
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If he loved es you

like I love to buy your

I would (Cm7)walk a way in shame.

I’d move (Eb)town, I’d change my name.

When he watch es you,

when he counts to buy your

on your (Cm7)hand his gold en rings

like he (Eb)owns a bird that sings.

When he

When we (Bb)dance,

an gels will (Ab)run and hide their (Eb)wings.

The priest has said my soul’s sal va tion

is in the bal ance of the an gels.

And un der neath the wheels of pas sion,

I keep the faith in my fash ion.

When we (Bb)dance, will love you more than life (Ab)if you’ll gels will run and my hide their (Fm7)wings.

gon na love you night and day.

I’m gon na try in ev ’ry we (Bb)dance, gon na find a place to live, (Ab)give you gels will run and to hide their (Eb)wings.

will love you more than life (Cm7)if you’ll on (Absus2)ly be my wife.)

If (F)I could break down these walls and shout my name (C)at heav en’s gate,

I’d take these (F)hands and I’d de stroy the (Csus)dark ma chin er (C)ies of fate.

Ca the drals are (F)bro ken,

(Absus)heav en’s no long er (Ab)a bove, and hell (Absus)fire’s a prom ise a (Ab)way, I’d still be say ing I’m (Eb)still in love.

He won’t (F)love with you,

like I love dren of our you.

own.

He won’t (Dm7)care for you this way.

He’ll mis (F)treat you if you stay.

Come and (F)live with me.

We’ll have chil dren of our you.

own.

I would (Dm7)love you more than life

if you’ll (F)come and be my wife.

Come and

When we (C)dance,

an gels will (Bb)run and hide their (Gm7)wings.

When we (C)dance,

an gels will (Bb)run and hide their (Gm7)wings.

When we

When we (F)(I’m gon na love you night and day.

gon na try in ev ’ry way.

gon na find a place to live, you all I’ve got to give.

(F)I will love you more than life (Dm7)if you’ll on (F)ly be my wife.

(F)I’m gon na love you night and day.

(Dm7)I’m gon na try (F)in ev ’ry way.)

When We Dance — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "When We Dance" by Sting in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Ab, 84 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “When We Dance

Can I learn "When We Dance" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "When We Dance" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 84 BPM.
What key is "When We Dance" by Sting played in?
When We Dance is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When We Dance"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When We Dance" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "When We Dance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When We Dance"?
"When We Dance" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When We Dance"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: Ab, Absus2, Absus4, Bb, C, C7, Cm7, Csus4, +10 more.
What other songs by Sting can I play here?
Try "DESERT ROSE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU", "PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "When We Dance"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "When We Dance" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "When We Dance"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "When We Dance" is in the key of Ab at 84 BPM.

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