5 Seconds Of Summer – Dancing With A Stranger Cover Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

5 Seconds Of Summer – Dancing With A Stranger Cover Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

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This is the chord progression of Dancing With A Stranger by 5 Seconds Of Summer on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
C
I don’t wanna be alone tonight
D Em
It’s pretty clear that I’m not over you
G C
I’m still thinking ’bout the things you do
D Em G
So I don’t want to be alone tonight, alone tonight
C
Can you light the fire?
D Em
I need somebody who can take control
G C
I know exactly what I need to do
D Em G
‘Cause I don’t wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight

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[Chorus]
C D
And look what you made me do, I’m with somebody new
Em G
Ooh, baby, baby, I’m dancing with a stranger
C D
Look what you made me do, I’m with somebody new
Em G C
Ooh, baby, baby, I’m dancing with a stranger
D Em G
Dancing with a stranger

[Verse 2]
C
I wasn’t even going out tonight
D Em
But, boy, I need to get you off of my mind
G C
I know exactly what I have to do
D Em G
I don’t wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight

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[Chorus]
C D
And look what you made me do, I’m with somebody new
Em G
Ooh, baby, baby, I’m dancing with a stranger
C D
Look what you made me do, I’m with somebody new
Em G C
Ooh, baby, baby, I’m dancing with a stranger
D Em
Dancing with a stranger
G C
Dancing with a stranger
D Em G
Dancing with a stranger

[Outro]
C D
Now I’ve got you in my space
Em
I won’t let go of you
C D
Got you shackled in my embrace
Em
I’m latching on to you

How to play Dancing With A Stranger Cover: key, chords and progression

Dancing With A Stranger Cover by 5 Seconds Of Summer is written in E minor (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 4 chords: C, D, Em and G.

Most of the song cycles through C – D – Em – G (VI – VII – i – III in E minor). Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D

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Dancing With A Stranger Cover chords: questions

What key is Dancing With A Stranger Cover in?

Dancing With A Stranger Cover by 5 Seconds Of Summer is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Dancing With A Stranger Cover?

Dancing With A Stranger Cover uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G.

What is the chord progression of Dancing With A Stranger Cover?

The main progression is C – D – Em – G (VI – VII – i – III).

Is Dancing With A Stranger Cover easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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