Dancing In The Street
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Verse 1
E7
Calling out around the world Are you ready for a brand new beat
Summer's here and time is right for dancing in the street
They're dancing in Chicago Down in New Orlens,
In New York City
A
All we need is music Sweet music, There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swinging and swaying and records playing
Dancing in the street
Bridge
G#7
Oh... It doesn't matter what you wear
C#m
Just as long as you are there so come on
F#m B7sus
Every guy grab a girl everywhere around the world
E
They'll be dancing
They're dancin' in the street ( Dancing in the street)
Verse 2 E7
This is an invitation across the nation a chance for folks to meet
There'll be laughing singing and music swinging
Dancing in the street
Philadelphia, P. A. Baltimore and D. C. Now
Can't forget the Motor City
A
All we need is music Sweet music
They'll be music everywhere
E7
There'll be swinging and swaying and records playing
Dancing in the street
Bridge ( Repeat)
Outro Verse E7
Way down in L.A Everyday
They're dancing in the Street (Dancing in the street)
Here comes a big strong man
Get in time dancing in the street (Dancing in the street)
Across the ocean blue Me and you were dancing in the street
Guitar solo ( 12 bars)
Bridge (repeat and end)
How to play Dancing In The Street
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.