Let's Dance - David Bowie

Let's Dance

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[INTRO: ]Eb Eb7
Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
 
Bb7sus4 Eb7/Bb Gb6 Bbm6
 
VERSE 1:
Bb7sus4
Let's dance!
Eb7/Bb
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues!
Gb6
Let's dance!
Bbm6
To the song they're playin' on the radio!
 
Bb7sus4
Let's sway!
Eb7/Bb
While color lights up your face!
Gb6
Let's sway!
Bbm6
Sway through the crowd to an empty space!
 
Chorus:
Ab Db Eb Db Eb
If you say run, I'll run with you.
Ab Db/Eb Eb Db/Eb Eb
If you say hide, we'll hide. (oh oh oh)
Ab Fm
Because my love for you
Db Eb
Would break my heart in two
 
If you should fall
 
Into my arms
Eb7 Bb7sus4 Eb7/Bb Gb6 Bbm6
And tremble like a . . . . . flower!
 
VERSE 2:
Bb7sus4
Let's dance!
Eb7/Bb
For fear your grace should fall!
Gb6
Let's dance!
Bbm6
For fear tonight is all!
 
Bb7sus4
Let's sway!
Eb7/Bb
You could look into my eyes!
Gb6
Let's sway!
Bbm6
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight!
 
Chorus
 
VERSE 3:
Bb7sus4
Let's dance!
Eb7/Bb
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues!
Gb6
Let's dance!
Bbm6
To the song they're playin' on the radio!
 
Bb7sus4
Let's sway!
 
Eb7/Bb
You could look into my eyes!
Gb6
Let's sway!
Bbm6
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight!
 
(Repeat this chord pattern and fade: Bb7sus4 Eb7/Bb Gb6 Bbm6)

How to play Let's Dance

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Eb. 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.

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