It Only Happens When I Dance With You
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Intro: A Cdim A Fdim A Cdim A D E7/9
A Cdim A D9 A Cdim A D9 E7
It only happens when I dance with you
A Cdim A Fdim A Cdim A D E7/9
That trip to Heaven till the dance is through
D6 E7/9- Fdim Bm5-/7 D9 E7 A Bm5-/7 A
With no one else do the heavens seem quite so near
B7 C#m5-/7 F#7 D9 Dm6 E
Why does it happen, Dear, only with you
A Cdim A D9 A Cdim A D9 E7
Two cheeks together can be so divine
D6 E7/9- Fdim Bm5-/7 D9 E7 Bm5-/7 E7
But only when those cheeks are yours and mine
D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E4/7 Bm5-/7 E7 F#7
I've danced with dozens of others the whole night through
D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7
But the thrill that comes with Spring
A C#m5-/7 F#7
When anything can happen
D6 E4/7 E7 Fdim A
That only happens with you
Interlude: A Cdim A D9 A Cdim A D9 E7 A Cdim A Fdim A Cdim A D E7/9
D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E4/7 Bm5-/7 E7 F#7
I've danced with dozens of others the whole night through
D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7
But the thrill that comes with Spring
A C#m5-/7 F#7
When anything can happen
D6 E4/7 E7 Fdim A
That only happens with you
How to play It Only Happens When I Dance With You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.