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The Dance

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D/F#* - xx4x3x (no5)
C/E*  - xx2x1x (no5)
Cadd9
 - x32030
[Intro]
G CG   G CG   D/F#C/EG
              *  *  
[Verse 1]
        G    C G         C         Cadd9
Lookin' back      on the mem'ry of
    D              Dsus2 D           G            D
The dance we shared       'neath the stars above
      G      C G          C               Cadd9
For a moment      all the world was right
          D            Dsus2 D
How could I have known
           Em           D/F#
That you'd ever say goodbye
[Chorus]
    C                      D
And now, I'm glad I didn't know
           D/C       Bm
The way it all would end
                     C     D
The way it all would go...
    C                        D
Our lives are better left to chance
             D/C        Bm
I could have missed the pain
                  C    D/F# G
But I'd uh had to miss the  dance
CG   G CG   D/F#C/EG
            *  *  
[Verse 2]
        G   C G         C          Cadd9
Holding you      I held everything
      D      Dsus2 D       G          D
For a moment        wasn't I the king
       G          C G         C               Cadd9
If I'd only known     how the king would fall
     D            Dsus2 D
Hey, who's to say
            Em                    D/F#
You know, I might have changed it all
[Chorus]
    C                      D
And now, I'm glad I didn't know
           D/C       Bm
The way it all would end
                     C     D
The way it all would go...
    C                        D
Our lives are better left to chance
             D/C        Bm
I could have missed the pain
                  C    D/F# G     C G
But I'd uh had to miss the  dance
[Outro]
        C                         D
Yes, my life, it's better left to chance
             D/C        Bm
I could have missed the pain
                  C    D/F#   G
But I'd uh had to miss the... dance
CG   G CG   D/F#C/EG
            *  *  

The Dance chords and lyrics

Free chords for The Dance by Garth Brooks. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

D/F#* - xx4x3x (no5)
C/E*  - xx2x1x (no5)
Cadd9 - x32030
[Intro]
G  C G    G  C G    D/F#*  C/E*  G
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
C G    G  C G    D/F#*  C/E*  G
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
C G    G  C G    D/F#*  C/E*  G

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 D/F, C/E, Cadd9, G, C, D/F#.

Frequently asked questions about The Dance

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

Is "The Dance" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Dance" by Garth Brooks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Garth Brooks below.

What key is "The Dance" in?

The chords for "The Dance" show the original chord names (including D/F, C/E, Cadd9, G, C, D/F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.