Chords
Dancing Queen

Dancing Queen was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson, and is one of ABBAs most famous songs. Reportedly inspired by a visit to Studio 54 in New York City, the song celebrates youth, dancing, and freedom. It was a major worldwide hit, reaching the top of the charts in numerous countries.

Key: C

Introduction:

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 G               E 
You can dance, you can jive
 Am         Am/G            D/F# 
Having the time of your life.
     F               Dm 
Oh, see that girl, watch that scene,
 G            C               F   C   F 
Diggin'  the dancing queen.
Verse 1:
 C                                  F 
Friday night and the lights are low.
 C                             Am 
Looking out for a place to go.
 G                          Am 
Where they play the right music
 G                 Am 
Getting in the swing.
                    Em      Am        Em   Am 
You' ve come to look for a king.
 C                      F 
Anybody could be that guy.
 C                               Am 
Night is young and the music' s high.
 F                   Dm 
With a bit of rock music
 F              Dm 
Everything is fine,
               Em     Am             Em   Am 
You' re in the mood for a dance.
                F                 G 
And when you get the chance...

             C               F                      C              F   G 
You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen.
 C               F                       C          F 
Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine.
 G               E 
You can dance, you can jive
 Am          Am/G            D/F# 
Having the time of your life.
     F               Dm 
Oh, see that girl, watch that scene,
 G           C            F   C   F 
Diggin'  the dancing queen.
Verse 2:
 C                               F 
You' re a tease, you turn ' em on.
 C                                  Am 
Leave ' em burning and then you' re gone
 G                 Am       G            Am 
Looking out for another, anyone will do,
               Em          Am             Em   Am 
You' re in the mood for a dance.
                      F           G 
And when you get the chance