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The Dance

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[Intro]
G C G C G D C G
[Verse]
Lookin back on the memC'ry of the    danDce we shared
'neath the staGrs aboveD  
For a  momGent all the     worCld was right how could I hDave known
that you'd  evEmer say good         byeD  
[Chorus]
And Cnow, I'm glad I didn't Dknow the way it all would Bmend
the way it all would CgoD  
Our Clives, are better left to Dchance. I could have missed the Bmpain
but I'd have had to Cmiss Dthe Gdance
[Interlude]
G C G C G D C G
[Verse]
Holding you I held eveCrything for a momDent
wasn't     I tGhe king?D  
If I'd onlGy known how the kinCg would fall. Hey      whoD's to say
You know, I migEmht have changed it allD  
[Chorus]
And Cnow, I'm glad I didn't Dknow the way it all would Bmend
the way it all would CgoD  
Our Clives, are better left to Dchance. I could have missed the Bmpain
but I'd have had to Cmiss Dthe Gdance
    Yes my lCife, it's better left to cDhance
     I could have have missed the Bmpain,
     but I'd have had to Cmiss Dthe Gdance
[Outro]
Em    C     D Dsus4 D Em7

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The story behind the song

"The Dance" carries a powerful double meaning, exploring both the bittersweet end of a passionate love affair and the profound sacrifice of someone who dies for a cherished belief after a moment of glory. It delves into the idea that even if an experience ultimately leads to pain or loss, the joy and meaning found in that journey make it a dance worth taking. This song, from Garth Brooks' debut album, became a signature piece for him. At its heart, it's a reflection on embracing life's full spectrum, even its challenging moments.

AI-written from these sources:The Dance (song) — Wikipedia ↗Garth Brooks — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Dance

by Garth Brooks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus4

Em7

[Intro]

G C G C G D C G

[Verse]

C D

Lookin back on the mem'ry of the dance we shared

G D

'neath the stars above

G C D

For a moment all the world was right how could I have known

Em D

that you'd ever say good bye

[Chorus]

C D Bm

And now, I'm glad I didn't know the way it all would end

C D

the way it all would go

C D Bm

Our lives, are better left to chance. I could have missed the pain

C D G

but I'd have had to miss the dance

[Interlude]

G C G C G D C G

[Verse]

C D

Holding you I held everything for a moment

G D

wasn't I the king?

G C D

If I'd only known how the king would fall. Hey who's to say

Em D

You know, I might have changed it all

[Chorus]

C D Bm

And now, I'm glad I didn't know the way it all would end

C D

the way it all would go

C D Bm

Our lives, are better left to chance. I could have missed the pain

C D G

but I'd have had to miss the dance

C D

Yes my life, it's better left to chance

I could have have missed the pain,

C D G

but I'd have had to miss the dance

[Outro]

Em C D Dsus4 D Em7

About The Dance Chords by Garth Brooks

Learn how to play The Dance by Garth Brooks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Dance chords”, “The Dance guitar chords”, or “Garth Brooks The Dance 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 Dance chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Dance lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, Em, Bm, Dsus4.

FAQ — The Dance by Garth Brooks

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What key is "The Dance" in?

The chords for "The Dance" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, Em, Bm, Dsus4). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.