Dancing On My Own Chords: Your Guide to Playing Calum Scott and Robyn’s Hit

“Dancing On My Own” is a poignant and powerful song that resonates with many, whether you know the Robyn original or Calum Scott’s emotionally charged cover. If you’re looking to play this song on guitar, you’ve come to the right place. This guide provides you with the chords you need to strum along and capture the heart of this beautiful track.

“Dancing On My Own” Chord Chart

Here are the chords for “Dancing On My Own”, arranged for easy playing. Follow along with the lyrics to master the song structure.

[Verse 1]
C         G
Somebody said you got a
F         C
new friend
G         F
Does she love you better than
F         I can?
C         G         F
There's a big black sky over my town
C         G         F
I know where you're at, I bet she's around
Am        G         F
yeah, I know it's stupid
F
I just gotta see it
C
for myself

[Chorus]
C         G
I'm in the corner, watching you
F         C
kiss her, oh
C         G
I'm right over here, why can't you
F         C
see me, oh
Am        G
I'm giving it my all, but I'm not
F
the guy you're taking home, ooohh
Am        G         F
I keep dancing on my own

[Verse 2]
C         G
I'm just gonna dance
F         C
all night
G         F
I'm all messed up, I'm so outta line
Am        G         F
Stilettos and broken bottles,
F         C
I'm spinnin' around in circles

[Chorus]
C         G
I'm in the corner, watching you
F         C
kiss her, oh
C         G
I'm right over here, why can't you
F         C
see me, oh
Am        G
I'm giving it my all, but
F
I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooohh
Am        G         F
I keep dancing on my own

[Bridge]
C   G   F
F   G   Am
so far away but still so near
G         F
the lights go on, the music dies
F   G
but you don't see me standing
Am    G     C
here I just came to say goodbye

[Chorus]
C         G
I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her,
C         oh
Am        G
I'm giving it my all, but
F
I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooohh
Am        G         F
I keep dancing on my own

[Outro]
C         G
I'm in the corner, watching you
F         C
kiss her, oh no
C         G
I'm right over here,
F         C
why can't you see me, oh no
Am        G
I'm giving it my all, but
F
I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooohh
Am        G         F
I keep dancing on my own
C G F
so far away but still so near
Am
the lights go on, the music dies
Am        G         F
but you don't see me standing here

Tips for Playing “Dancing On My Own” Chords

• Strumming Pattern: For a simple and effective strumming pattern, try a down-down-up-down-up rhythm. As you get comfortable, you can experiment with more complex patterns to match the song’s feel.
• Chord Transitions: The chord progression in “Dancing On My Own” is relatively straightforward. Practice smooth transitions between C, G, F, and Am chords. Focus on moving efficiently between chord shapes.
• Key and Capo: The chords provided are in the key of C major, which is common for guitar. If you find the song too high or low for your vocal range, you can use a capo to change the key without altering the chord shapes. Experiment with placing the capo on different frets to find a comfortable key for singing.
• Simplified Chords: If you are a beginner, you can simplify some chords. For example, you can play a simplified F chord (x-x-3-2-1-1) if the full barre chord is challenging initially.

“Dancing On My Own” is a fantastic song to add to your guitar repertoire. With these chords and tips, you’ll be well on your way to playing this emotionally resonant track. Keep practicing, and enjoy making music!