Dance the Night Away
View chords used in this chart
[here's the signature riff for the song]
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----9-----9--9--9--8-8__6-6----9-----9--9--6-6--_8---------
----9--9--9--9--9--9-9__7-7----9--9--9--9--7----_9---------
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[this riff is ad-libbed through most of the song.]
Have you seen her?
So fine and pretty. Fooled me with her style and ease.
And I feel her from across the room.
Yes, it's love in the third degree.
Ooh, baby, baby.
C#m C#m E A
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--5---5---9-----5--------------
--6---6---9-----6--------------
--6---6---9-----7--------------
--4---4---7-----7--------------
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Won'tcha turn your head my way?
F#
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Ooh, baby, baby.
Come on, take a chance.
You're old enough to dance the night away.
Oh, come on, baby, dance the night away.
A live wire.
Barely a beginner, but just watch that lady go.
She's on fire, 'cause dancing gets her higher than
anything else she knows.
Ooh, baby, baby.
Won'tcha turn your head my way?
Ooh, baby, baby.
Well, don't skip romance, 'cause you're old enough to dance
the night away.
Oh, come on, baby, dance the night away.
[solo]
Dance the night away.
Dance, dance, dance the night away.
(repeat and fade)
How to play Dance the Night Away
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 C#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.