Now playing

The Dancing

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar - The Dancing
CAPO: 2nd Fret
[INTRO:]   G   Em   D    C    D    G   Em   D   C   D     G   Em   D    C    D    G   Em   D   C   D  G  
         Dm  C  Em  D  G  Em D C D G  Dm  C  Em  D  G  Em D C D G
[VERSE 1:]
Saturday nighD/F#t at the EmAidan Smith DHall
The Ccouples all Dmove to the Cdance master's Dcall
ToGnight is no D/F#trouble, no Emworry at Dall
Just the Cdancing, Ddancing toGnightD/F#  
[CHORUS:]
But, Boh, Monday Emmorning, she Ccomes round too soon
The Bsound of the flax mill and the Cbeat of the loom
And toBnight the band's playing a Cromantic Dtune
I be Cdancing, Ddancing toGnight
[INTERLUDE:]   D    Em    G    C    D    G  D  
[VERSE 2:]
My Gpartner is peD/F#rfect, he's Emlight on his Dfeet
His Cfootwork is Dfaultless, perChaps they might Dmeet
GUp on the D/F#Old Kirk and Emdown Hunter DStreet
CWalking home Dunder the GstarsD/F#  
[CHORUS:]
But, Boh, Monday Emmorning, she Ccomes round too soon
The Bsound of the flax mill and the Cbeat of the loom
And toBnight the band's playing a Cromantic Dtune
I be Cdancing, Ddancing toGnight
[INTERLUDE:]   D    Em    G    C    D    G  D  
[VERSE 3:]
GWalking back D/F#late by KilEmcuddy sea Dwall
The Csea looks so Dbig and the Csky seems so Dtall
The Gfate of two D/F#people don't Emmatter at Dall
We Cwalking home Dunder the GstarsD/F#  
[CHORUS:]
But, Boh, Monday Emmorning, she Ccomes round too soon
The Bsound of the flax mill and the Cbeat of the loom
And toBnight the band's playing a Cromantic Dtune
I be Cdancing, Ddancing toGnightD  
I be Cdancing, Ddancing toGnightD  
I be Cdancing, Ddancing toGnight
[OUTRO:]   G   Em   D    C    D    G   Em   D   C   D     G   Em   D    C    D    G   Em   D   C   D  G  
         Dm  C  Em  D  G  Em D C D G  Dm  C  Em  D  G  Em  C Em D G

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The Dancing

by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar - The Dancing

CAPO: 2nd Fret

G Em D C D G Em D C D G Em D C D G Em D C D G

[INTRO:]

Dm C Em D G Em D C D G Dm C Em D G Em D C D G

[VERSE 1:]

D/F# Em D

Saturday night at the Aidan Smith Hall

C D C D

The couples all move to the dance master's call

G D/F# Em D

Tonight is no trouble, no worry at all

C D G D/F#

Just the dancing, dancing tonight

[CHORUS:]

B Em C

But, oh, Monday morning, she comes round too soon

B C

The sound of the flax mill and the beat of the loom

B C D

And tonight the band's playing a romantic tune

C D G

I be dancing, dancing tonight

D Em G C D G D

[INTERLUDE:]

[VERSE 2:]

G D/F# Em D

My partner is perfect, he's light on his feet

C D C D

His footwork is faultless, perhaps they might meet

G D/F# Em D

Up on the Old Kirk and down Hunter Street

C D G D/F#

Walking home under the stars

[CHORUS:]

B Em C

But, oh, Monday morning, she comes round too soon

B C

The sound of the flax mill and the beat of the loom

B C D

And tonight the band's playing a romantic tune

C D G

I be dancing, dancing tonight

D Em G C D G D

[INTERLUDE:]

[VERSE 3:]

G D/F# Em D

Walking back late by Kilcuddy sea wall

C D C D

The sea looks so big and the sky seems so tall

G D/F# Em D

The fate of two people don't matter at all

C D G D/F#

We walking home under the stars

[CHORUS:]

B Em C

But, oh, Monday morning, she comes round too soon

B C

The sound of the flax mill and the beat of the loom

B C D

And tonight the band's playing a romantic tune

C D G D

I be dancing, dancing tonight

C D G D

I be dancing, dancing tonight

C D G

I be dancing, dancing tonight

G Em D C D G Em D C D G Em D C D G Em D C D G

[OUTRO:]

Dm C Em D G Em D C D G Dm C Em D G Em C Em D G

About The Dancing Chords by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar

Learn how to play The Dancing by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Dancing chords”, “The Dancing guitar chords”, or “Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar The Dancing chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Dancing chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Dancing lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, D, C, Dm, D/F#.

FAQ — The Dancing by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar

How do I play "The Dancing" by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Dancing" by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The Dancing" by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar free?

Yes. The chords for "The Dancing" by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Dancing" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Dancing" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Dancing"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Dancing" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Dancing" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Dancing" by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Greg Russell And Ciaran Algar below.

What key is "The Dancing" in?

The chords for "The Dancing" show the original chord names (including G, Em, D, C, Dm, D/F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.