Dance Stance chords by
Dexys Midnight Runners

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Key: B major•

Intro 1

B

B

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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Verse 1

D

D

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I'll only

C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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ask you once more

E

E

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D

D

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C#

C#

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You only want to believe

C#m

C#m

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F#

F#

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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This man is looking for someone

B

B

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F#

F#

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to hold him down

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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He doesn't yet fully understand

B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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the mean_ ing

Verse 2

C#m

C#m

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Never heard about Oscar Wilde

A

A

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Don't know about Brendan Behan

B

B

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Know anything about Sean O'Casey

F#

F#

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Or care about George Bernard Shaw

C#m

C#m

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Or Samuel Beckett

A

A

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Won't talk about Eugene O'Neill

B

B

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He won't talk about Edna

O'Brien

F#

F#

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Or know anything about Lawrence

F#m

F#m

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Stern

Interlude 1

A

A

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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E

E

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Verse 3

D

D

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F#

F#

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Shut it, you don't understand it

D

D

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F#

F#

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Shut it, that's not the way I planned it

D

D

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F#

F#

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Shut it, shut your mouth 'til you know the

Interlude 2

truth

B

B

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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Verse 4

D

D

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I'll only ask you once

C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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more

E

E

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D

D

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C#m

C#m

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It must be so hard to see

B

B

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C#

C#

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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This man is waiting for someone

B

B

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F#

F#

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to hold his hand

C#m

C#m

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He doesn't yet fully

A

A

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understand the meaning

B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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Verse 5

C#m

C#m

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C#

C#

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D

D

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Shut it,

F#

F#

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you don't understand it

D

D

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F#

F#

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Shut it, that's not the way I planned it

D

D

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Shut it, shut your mouth 'til you know the truth

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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C#m

C#m

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Interlude 3

E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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B

B

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F#

F#

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Verse 6

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Oscar Wilde and Brendan

Behan

B

B

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Know anything about Sean

O'Casey

F#

F#

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Don't care about George

Bernard Shaw

C#m

C#m

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Or Samuel Beckett

Don't know anything about

A

A

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Eugene O'Neill

B

B

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know anything about Edna

O'Brien

F#

F#

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Won't talk about Lawrence Stern

Verse 7

C#m

C#m

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Now listen

All these other people,

A

A

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they don't mean a thing

B

B

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And no less than what you said

F#

F#

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Makes no dif_ ference at all

C#m

C#m

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If I knew it, I would tell

A

A

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Give you anything

B

B

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I'll listen to what you said

F#

F#

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C#m

C#m

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But you must

Verse 8

A

A

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(Oscar Wilde and Brendan Behan)

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Chords

B
E
A
D
C#m
C#
F#
F#m

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Dance Stance?

The original key of Dance Stance by Dexys Midnight Runners is B major.

What are the main chords for Dance Stance?

The primary chords used in Dance Stance are B, E, A, D, C#m, C#.

Do I need a capo to play Dance Stance?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Dance Stance beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, A, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Dance Stance?

The tempo of Dance Stance is approximately 122 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Dance Stance?

You can easily change the key of Dance Stance using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Dance Stance?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Dance Stance. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Dance Stance?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Dexys Midnight Runners.

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