Change Partners
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Intro: F#m Cdim Em7 A7
D6 Cdim
Must you dance every dance
Em7 Gdim A7
With the same fortunate man
F#m Cdim Em7 A7
You have danced with him since the music began
Em7 A7 G Edim A7 D6 Cdim A7 A7/13-
Won't you change partners and dance with me
D6 Cdim
Must you dance quite so close
Em7 Gdim A7
With your lips touching his face
F#m Cdim Em7 A7
Can't you see I'm longing to be in his place
Em7 A7 G Edim A7 Gdim D
Won't you change part - ners and dance with me
Bridge
G G/F# Em B+ Am7 D7
Ask him to sit this one out while you're alone
G G/F# Em B+ A7 Em7 D9 A7
I'll tell the waiter to tell him he's wanted on the telephone
D6 B7
You've been locked in his arms
Em7 Gdim B7
Ever since heaven-knows-when
F#m Cdim Em7 A7
Won't you change partners and then
Em7 A7 G Edim A7 D
You may never want to change partners again
How to play Change Partners
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.