
the dance
Garth Brooks
Practice the chords, follow the lyrics and adjust the key to play at your own pace.
More chord sheet options
You can edit the lyrics and chords directly in the sheet below.
Tom : G
[Intro] G C G C G D C G
C D
Lookin back on the memory 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
[Refrão]
And now, I'm glad I didn't know
Bm
The way it all would end
C D
The way it all would go
C D
Our lives, are better left to chance
Bm
I could have missed the pain
C D G
But I'd had have to miss the dance
[Próxima Parte]
G C D
Holding you I held everything for a moment
G D
Wasn't I the king?
G C
If I'd only known how the king would fall
D
Hey who's to say
Em
You know, I might have changed it all
chorus: C D
[Refrão] (repetir)
[Próxima Parte]
Outro: C D
Yes my life, it's better left to chance
Bm
I could have have missed the pain
C D G
But I'd had have to miss the dance
Rate this chord sheet
Version available for community feedback.
Looking for a chord sheet you couldn’t find?
We can generate it for you. Upload audio or paste a YouTube link to get started.
Song chords
View all chord diagrams →Chords used in this sheet
Reference guitar fingerings for the chords in this version.
How to practice this chord sheet
A practical summary of the chords, key and tempo to help you start playing this version.
Progression and practice
Detected progression: G → C → G → C → G → D → C → G
There are more changes or chord shapes. Practice in sections and slow down the tempo.
- Start at 60 BPM. Speed up once you can keep time without stopping.
- Practice the two hardest chord changes first, then go back to the whole song.
- Use the transpose button if the key feels uncomfortable for your voice or the chord shapes you know.
Listen to the chords
Listen to a reference for each chord before you start. Your browser generates the sound.
Community chord sheet subject to review. Composition and lyrics belong to their respective rights holders. Copyright · Request a review
