You Should Be Dancing

by Bee Gees
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Lyrics

My ba by moves at mid night,

goes right on till the dawn;

my wom an takes me high er,

my wom an keeps me warm.

What you (Cm)do in’ on your back,

aah, what you (Cm)do in’ on your back,

aah?

You should be (Gm)danc in’, yeah,

danc in’, yeah.

She’s juic y and she’s trou ble,

she gets it to me good;

my wom an give me pow er,

goes right down to my blood.

What you (Cm)do in’ on your back,

aah, what you (Cm)do in’ on your back,

aah?

You should be (Gm)danc in’, yeah,

danc in’, yeah.

She’s

What you (Cm)do in’ on your back,

what you (Cm)do in’ on your back,

(Cm7)aah?

You should be (Gm)danc in’, yeah,

danc in’, yeah.

My

You Should Be Dancing — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"You Should Be Dancing" 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 Bb, 130 BPM.

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

About “You Should Be Dancing”

Why does "You Should Be Dancing" 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 "You Should Be Dancing".
What key is "You Should Be Dancing" by Bee Gees played in?
You Should Be Dancing is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Should Be Dancing"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Should Be Dancing" 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 "You Should Be Dancing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Should Be Dancing"?
"You Should Be Dancing" was originally performed by Bee Gees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Should Be Dancing"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, Cm, Cm7, Gm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "You Should Be Dancing"?
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 "You Should Be Dancing".
Can I see all the notes in "You Should Be Dancing"?
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 Bb at 130 BPM.