Why Can't We Dance
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Intro
Em
[Verso 1]
Em
I feel their looks on the back of my head
Em
I wouldn't blame 'em if it's lower instead
Em
I felt good when I walked in the door
Em
I wasn't sure I had it in me to
Em
Come out after a hell of a week
Em
But I can't stay cooped up anymore
[Pré-Refrão]
D Em
I gotta clear my mind, make the rough edges round
C
I gotta wanna pick up, I just came to get down
Em C
I don't wanna pick up, I just wanna get down
[Refrão]
Em
'Cause why can't we dance anymore?
D
Don't want my feet swept off the floor
C
It's not you, it's not me
Am Em Em
I just don't wanna be in love
[Verso 2]
Em
Spilled a bit of my drink on the front of my dress
Am D
Didn't miss a beat, no I couldn't care less
Em D
Didn't come hre to shop around
Em
Don't ask for my phone to put your number in
D
But I might chang my mind if you're really a ten
Em
I'm not looking but I can be found
[Pré-Refrão]
D Em
I gotta clear my mind, make the rough edges round
C
I gotta wanna pick up, I just came to get down
Em C
I don't wanna pick up, I just wanna get down
[Refrão]
Em
'Cause why can't we dance anymore?
D
Don't want my feet swept off the floor
C
It's not you, it's not me
Am Em
I just don't wanna be in love
{Solo}
Em Em Em Em
D D C Am
[Refrão]
Em
Why can't we dance anymore?
D
Don't want my feet swept off the floor
C
It's not you, it's not me
Am Em Em
I just don't wanna be in love
Em
Oh, why can't we dance anymore?
D
Don't want my feet swept off the floor
C
It's not you, it's not me
Am Em Em
I just don't wanna be in love
How to play Why Can't We Dance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.