Dancing On The Ceiling
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Introdução: Verse
D D7M F#m Fdim
The world is lyrical, because a miracle
Em A7 D
Has brought my lover to me
Dm Fm Em7 Fdim A7 D
Though she's some other place, her face I see
D D7M Fdim
At night I creep in bed, and never sleep in bed
Em7 A7 G/B A7 D
But look above in the air
Dm Fm Em7 Fdim A7 D
And to my greatest joy, my love is there
Melody
D Em7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E D5+ Em E7 A Fdim
She dances overhead on the ceiling near my bed
A7 A D Em7 A D
In my sight, all through the night
D Em7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E D5+ Em E7 A Fdim
I try to hide in vain underneath my counterpane
Em7 A7 D Edim A7 D D7M
But there's my love up there above
Em Em7 A7 D D6
I whisper, "Go away, my lover, it's not fair"
Em Em7 A7 D Cdim Em7 A7
But I'm so grateful to discover, that she's still there
D Em7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E D5+ Em E7 A Fdim
I love my ceiling more, since it is a dancing floor
Em7 A7 D
Just for my love
How to play Dancing On The Ceiling
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.