The Waltz
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Intro:
D G Bm G G A D*
(Waltz Beat) D G Bm A D G Bm A
[Verso 1]
D G Bm A D G Bm A
I watched you spin around on the dance floor… an hour or so.
D G Bm7 A D G Bm A
After a little liquid courage… I was ready to go.
D G Bm A D G Bm A
I said my name… is Gary ma’am, how do you do?
D G Bm A D G Bm A G*
You laughed and you smiled and said yeah cowboy… I remember you.
[Verso 2]
D G Bm A D G Bm A
I asked you to dance, you took my hand… and led me out on the floor.
D G Bm A D G Bm A
We danced and we laughed and we sang… and we danced some more.
D G Bm A D G Bm A
The lights came on… time to go… I didn’t want it to end.
D G Bm A D G Bm A
And just like that… the real dancing began.
[Refrão]
Bm D G D A
I--- want to dance with you… every night.
Bm D G A Asus4 A*
And take a chance with you… to the music of life.
Instrumental: D G Bm A D G Bm A
[Verso 3]
D G Bm A D G Bm A
I slipped up, I tripped up… trying to follow your lead.
D G Bm A D G Bm A
But every time… I stumbled… you helped me find my feet.
D G Bm A D G Bm A
And everyone told you to run… but you choose to stay.
D G Bm A D G Bm A
Right by my side… we’re still dancin’ today.
[Refrão]
Bm D G D A
I--- want to dance with you… every night.
Bm D G A Asus4 A*
And take a chance with you… to the music of life.
[Ponte]
E Em A
We’re so in love, full of hopes and dreams
D A Bm
That we know will come true…
G A Bm A G*
And to think… it’s all because I danced with you.
G* A* D G Bm
And to think… it’s all because I danced with you.
A D G Bm A
And I’m still dancing with you
Outro:
D G Bm A D G Bm A (x2) D Fade Out
*Strum and Pause
How to play The Waltz
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 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.