This Dance
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capo 3
D Bm G Bm G D A
D G
This is not our favorite song
Bm A
but the night's moving right along
G D A D A
may I have your hand, may I have this dance
D G
I sense that you are amused,
Bm A
but you just bought those brand new shoes
G D A D A
It would be such a shame not to give us the chance
Bm Em A D Bm Em A G
And oh my love there is only so many dances we can take across the night
D G
So while it's just me and you
Bm A
I thought I might say to you
G F#m Em A D
You put the beautiful in life
D Bm G Bm G D A
D G
I know at times that you feel alone
Bm A
when I'm here and I'm never home
G D A D A
You said it before it's the price that you pay
D G
On matters of clarity
Bm A
it's no secret you carry me
G D A D A
But should the sky start to fall, I will keep you safe
Bm Em A D Bm Em A G
And oh my love there is only so many dances we can take across the night
D G
So while it's just me and you
Bm A
I thought I might say to you
G F#m Em A D
You put the beautiful in life
Bm Em A D Bm Em A G
And oooooooh
D G
This is not our favorite song
Bm A
but I wish it go on and on
G D A D A
it's moments like these singers do all they can to stop time
D G
So let me just say to you
Bm C
before the DJ changes the tune
G F#m Em A D
you put the beautiful in life
G F#m Em A D
you put the beautiful in life
Bm G Bm G D A D
How to play This Dance
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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.