The Last Dance
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[Intro]dução: Dm7 E7 A C#m5-/7 D9 F#m Bm Bm/E E7
Cdim Fdim A5 A F#m C#m5-/7 Cdim Edim F#7
It's the last dance, we've come to the last dance;
Gdim F#7 G6 Cm5-/7 Gdim D7 Bm5-/7 Fdim E7
They're dimming the lights down, they're hoping we'll go.
Bm5-/7 E7 A A9 A A9 A C#m5-/7
It's obvious they're aware of us,
F#7 Cdim D7M Dm6
The pair of us, alone on the floor
Dm7 E7 A C#m5-/7 D9 F#m Bm Bm/E E7
Still I want to hold you like this forever and more.
Cdim Fdim A5 A F#m C#m5-/7 Cdim Edim F#7
It's the last song, they're playing the last song,
Gdim F#7 G6 Cm5-/7 Gdim D7 Bm5-/7 Fdim E7
The orchestra's yawning, they're sleepy I know,
Bm5-/7 E7 A C#m5-/7 F#m
They're wondering just when will we leave.
Bm7 A C#m5-/7 F#7
But till we leave, keep holding me tight
Dm6 E7 A5 A F#m Fdim A F#m Cdim
Through the last dance, each beat of the last dance
B7 D7M F#m Fdim E7/13 A
Save me the first dance in your dreams tonight.
How to play The Last Dance
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 Dm7. 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.