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Dancing Queen Chords

ABBA Intermediate Key of A 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

A · D · E · Bm · F#m

Dancing Queen Chords – Guitar

ABBA’s most iconic song is a disco-pop masterpiece that never fails to get people on the dance floor. The piano-driven arrangement translates to a fun, bouncy guitar version.

Disco Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the off-beats for that disco feel. Think of the strumming as bouncy and light. The intro arpeggio follows the A chord with a walking bass line.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Friday night and the lights are low

D A

Looking out for a place to go

F#m E

Where they play the right music, getting in the swing

Bm E

You come to look for a king

Chorus

A D A

You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen

D E A D

Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah

A D A F#m

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life

Bm E A

Oh, see that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen

Verse 2

A D

Anybody could be that guy

A

Night is young and the music’s high

F#m E

With a bit of rock music, everything is fine

Bm E

You’re in the mood for a dance

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing Queen"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: A, D, E, Bm and F#m.

Is "Dancing Queen" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing Queen" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Dancing Queen"?

It was written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, and released in 1976.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

A · D · E · Bm · F#m

Dancing Queen Chords – Ukulele

ABBA’s most iconic song is a disco-pop masterpiece that never fails to get people on the dance floor. The piano-driven arrangement translates to a fun, bouncy guitar version.

Disco Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the off-beats for that disco feel. Think of the strumming as bouncy and light. The intro arpeggio follows the A chord with a walking bass line.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Friday night and the lights are low

D A

Looking out for a place to go

F#m E

Where they play the right music, getting in the swing

Bm E

You come to look for a king

Chorus

A D A

You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen

D E A D

Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah

A D A F#m

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life

Bm E A

Oh, see that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen

Verse 2

A D

Anybody could be that guy

A

Night is young and the music’s high

F#m E

With a bit of rock music, everything is fine

Bm E

You’re in the mood for a dance

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing Queen"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: A, D, E, Bm and F#m.

Is "Dancing Queen" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing Queen" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Dancing Queen"?

It was written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, and released in 1976.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

A · D · E · Bm · F#m

Dancing Queen Chords – Piano

ABBA’s most iconic song is a disco-pop masterpiece that never fails to get people on the dance floor. The piano-driven arrangement translates to a fun, bouncy guitar version.

Disco Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the off-beats for that disco feel. Think of the strumming as bouncy and light. The intro arpeggio follows the A chord with a walking bass line.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Friday night and the lights are low

D A

Looking out for a place to go

F#m E

Where they play the right music, getting in the swing

Bm E

You come to look for a king

Chorus

A D A

You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen

D E A D

Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah

A D A F#m

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life

Bm E A

Oh, see that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen

Verse 2

A D

Anybody could be that guy

A

Night is young and the music’s high

F#m E

With a bit of rock music, everything is fine

Bm E

You’re in the mood for a dance

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing Queen"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: A, D, E, Bm and F#m.

Is "Dancing Queen" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing Queen" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Dancing Queen"?

It was written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, and released in 1976.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

A · D · E · Bm · F#m

Dancing Queen Chords – Banjo

ABBA’s most iconic song is a disco-pop masterpiece that never fails to get people on the dance floor. The piano-driven arrangement translates to a fun, bouncy guitar version.

Disco Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the off-beats for that disco feel. Think of the strumming as bouncy and light. The intro arpeggio follows the A chord with a walking bass line.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Friday night and the lights are low

D A

Looking out for a place to go

F#m E

Where they play the right music, getting in the swing

Bm E

You come to look for a king

Chorus

A D A

You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen

D E A D

Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah

A D A F#m

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life

Bm E A

Oh, see that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen

Verse 2

A D

Anybody could be that guy

A

Night is young and the music’s high

F#m E

With a bit of rock music, everything is fine

Bm E

You’re in the mood for a dance

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing Queen"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: A, D, E, Bm and F#m.

Is "Dancing Queen" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing Queen" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Dancing Queen"?

It was written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, and released in 1976.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

A · D · E · Bm · F#m

Dancing Queen Chords – Mandolin

ABBA’s most iconic song is a disco-pop masterpiece that never fails to get people on the dance floor. The piano-driven arrangement translates to a fun, bouncy guitar version.

Disco Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the off-beats for that disco feel. Think of the strumming as bouncy and light. The intro arpeggio follows the A chord with a walking bass line.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Friday night and the lights are low

D A

Looking out for a place to go

F#m E

Where they play the right music, getting in the swing

Bm E

You come to look for a king

Chorus

A D A

You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen

D E A D

Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah

A D A F#m

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life

Bm E A

Oh, see that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen

Verse 2

A D

Anybody could be that guy

A

Night is young and the music’s high

F#m E

With a bit of rock music, everything is fine

Bm E

You’re in the mood for a dance

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing Queen"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: A, D, E, Bm and F#m.

Is "Dancing Queen" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing Queen" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Dancing Queen"?

It was written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, and released in 1976.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

A · D · E · Bm · F#m

Dancing Queen Chords – Harmonica

ABBA’s most iconic song is a disco-pop masterpiece that never fails to get people on the dance floor. The piano-driven arrangement translates to a fun, bouncy guitar version.

Disco Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Emphasize the off-beats for that disco feel. Think of the strumming as bouncy and light. The intro arpeggio follows the A chord with a walking bass line.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Friday night and the lights are low

D A

Looking out for a place to go

F#m E

Where they play the right music, getting in the swing

Bm E

You come to look for a king

Chorus

A D A

You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen

D E A D

Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah

A D A F#m

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life

Bm E A

Oh, see that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen

Verse 2

A D

Anybody could be that guy

A

Night is young and the music’s high

F#m E

With a bit of rock music, everything is fine

Bm E

You’re in the mood for a dance

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing Queen"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: A, D, E, Bm and F#m.

Is "Dancing Queen" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing Queen" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Dancing Queen"?

It was written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, and released in 1976.