“Dancing Queen” by ABBA is an iconic song loved worldwide. If you’re looking to play this classic tune on guitar, you’ve come to the right place! Here are the chords you need to become your own dancing queen.
C - F - C - F G E You can dance, you can jive Am Am D Having the time of your life F Dm Oh, see that girl, watch that scene, G C Diggin' the dancing F - C - F 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
G Am
With a bit of rock music
G Am
Everything is fine,
Em Am Em - Am
You're in the mood for a dance
F G
And when you get the chance
(Chorus)
C F
You are the dancing queen, young
C F - G
and sweet, only seventeen
C F
Dancing queen, feel the beat
C F
from the tambourine
G E
You can dance, you can jive
Am Am D
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
Looking out for another,
G Am
anyone will do,
Em Am Em - Am
You're in the mood for a dance
F G
And when you get the chance
(Chorus)
C F
You are the dancing queen, young and sweet,
C F - G
only seventeen
C F
Dancing queen, feel the beat
C F
from the tambourine
G E
You can dance, you can jive
Am Am D
Having the time of your life
F Dm
Oh, see that girl, watch that scene,
G C F - C - F
Diggin' the dancing queen
C - F
These chords provide a simplified version of “Dancing Queen”, perfect for beginners and intermediate guitarists. Practice along with the song to get the rhythm and timing just right. Enjoy playing this timeless ABBA hit!