Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
The Dance Chords – Guitar
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
The Dance Chords – Ukulele
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
The Dance Chords – Piano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
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Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
The Dance Chords – Banjo
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
The Dance Chords – Mandolin
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
The Dance Chords – Harmonica
Garth Brooks’s poignant ballad about love, loss, and the beauty of fleeting moments. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a slow, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Bridge
C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Dance"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "The Dance" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Dance" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "The Dance"?
It was written by Tony Arata, and released in 1990.