Now playing

No Dancing

Chords

4.924 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

NO DANCING
Elvis Costello
[Verse 1]
Oh, I knDow that she has made a fAool of him,
Like girls have dDone so many nights before,
Time and tAime again.
Life is so strDange. I don't know wAhy,
But somebDody, somebody has to cGmry.
There's gonna be Dno danAcing when thGey get homeD.
[Chorus]
There's gonna be Gno danAcing, no,
There's gonna be Gno danAcing,
There's gonna be Gno danAcing when they get hBbome.D  
[Verse 2]
Now he's Dtelling her every little thAing he's done.
Once he glanced at the jacDkets of some paperbacks.
Now Ahe's read every one.
He's such a Ddrag. He's not insAane.
It's juDst that everybody has to feel his paGmin.
There's gonna be Gno daAncing when they Gget homDe.
[Bridge]
BbHe's getting down on his knees.
DmHe finds that the gBbirl is not so easy to please, Dmoh, oh.
ABbfter all, his nights were just a pFaper striptease.
She's A7sus4caught it like some diseaA7se.
N.C.
If he says no dancing, there's gonna be no dancing,
There's gonna be no GdancAing on my Bbown.D  
[Verse 3]
N.C.                                   D  A  
She can't even speak to him. He can't face her now.
He says, "Even Dthough I wanna shake your hand,
All I ever dAo is bow.
So now you sDee how it can bAe.
Why cDan't you give me everything but Gmsympathy?
[Chorus]
There's gonna be Dno danAcing,
There's gonna be Dno danAcing,
There's gonna be Bbno danFcing,
There's gonna be Bbno danFcing
There's gonna be Bbno danFcing
There's gonna be Bbno danFcing on my Ebown.Dmaj7  

All chords in this song (11)

🎸 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

No Dancing

by Elvis Costello

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A7sus4

Dmaj7

NO DANCING

Elvis Costello

[Verse 1]

D A

Oh, I know that she has made a fool of him,

Like girls have done so many nights before,

Time and time again.

D A

Life is so strange. I don't know why,

D Gm

But somebody, somebody has to cry.

D A G D

There's gonna be no dancing when they get home.

[Chorus]

G A

There's gonna be no dancing, no,

G A

There's gonna be no dancing,

G A Bb D

There's gonna be no dancing when they get home.

[Verse 2]

D A

Now he's telling her every little thing he's done.

Once he glanced at the jackets of some paperbacks.

Now he's read every one.

D A

He's such a drag. He's not insane.

D Gm

It's just that everybody has to feel his pain.

G A G D

There's gonna be no dancing when they get home.

[Bridge]

He's getting down on his knees.

Dm Bb Dm

He finds that the girl is not so easy to please, oh, oh.

Bb F

After all, his nights were just a paper striptease.

A7sus4 A7

She's caught it like some disease.

N.C.

If he says no dancing, there's gonna be no dancing,

G A Bb D

There's gonna be no dancing on my own.

[Verse 3]

D A

N.C.

She can't even speak to him. He can't face her now.

He says, "Even though I wanna shake your hand,

All I ever do is bow.

D A

So now you see how it can be.

D Gm

Why can't you give me everything but sympathy?

[Chorus]

D A

There's gonna be no dancing,

D A

There's gonna be no dancing,

Bb F

There's gonna be no dancing,

Bb F

There's gonna be no dancing

Bb F

There's gonna be no dancing

Bb F Eb Dmaj7

There's gonna be no dancing on my own.

About No Dancing Chords by Elvis Costello

Learn how to play No Dancing by Elvis Costello with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “No Dancing chords”, “No Dancing guitar chords”, or “Elvis Costello No 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 No Dancing chords and for experienced players who want accurate No Dancing lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, Gm, G, Bb, Dm.

FAQ — No Dancing by Elvis Costello

How do I play "No Dancing" by Elvis Costello on guitar?

Open the free chords for "No Dancing" by Elvis Costello 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 "No Dancing" by Elvis Costello free?

Yes. The chords for "No Dancing" by Elvis Costello are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "No Dancing" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "No Dancing" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "No Dancing"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "No Dancing" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "No Dancing" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "No Dancing" by Elvis Costello with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Elvis Costello below.

What key is "No Dancing" in?

The chords for "No Dancing" show the original chord names (including D, A, Gm, G, Bb, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.