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I Won’t Dance

Jerome Kern

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Won’t Dance by Jerome Kern in the key of G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
I Gmaj7Won't A#7  DanceAm7, Don'tD7 Ask Me  Gmaj7I Won'tG#dim Dance,  Am7     DoD7n't Ask Me
I F7Won'tE7 DancAm7e, MD7adame, With You   Gmaj7        G7 My Heart Won't
 LCmaj7et My Feet Do ThingCms That They Should Do  D7(b9)                G6   A#7      Am7    G#7​

A2
YoGmaj7u Know WhA#7at?, YoAm7u're LoD7vely You KnGmaj7ow WhaG#dimt?, You'reAm7 So LovelD7y
AnF7d, Oh, E7What  Am7 You D7Do To Me Gmaj7        G7   I'm Like
 An OcCmaj7ean Wave That's Bumped On CmThe Shore      D7(b9)          I FG6eelC7 So  G7​
 ACmaj7bsolutely StumCmped On The Floor      D7(b9)         G    Am7    D7​

B
WhD#maj7en You Dance, You're Charming AndD#maj7 You're Gentle             D#7      D#7​
'SG#maj7pecially When You Do The CG#maj7ontinental    G#7       G#7​
BuF#t This Feeling Isn't MenF#tal For, G7Heaven    G7​
ReB7st Us, I AmEm7 Not Asbestos Am9And ThD7at's Why

C
I Gmaj7Won't A#7 DanceAm7, WhD7y Should I? Gmaj7I Won't DG#dimance,    Am7 HowD7 Could I?
I F7Won'tE7 Dance, MeAm7rci BD7eaucouGmaj7p      IG7 Know That
MuCmaj7sic Leads The Way ToCm Romance,D7(b9)             G7       So Cmaj7If I
HoAm7ld You In My Arms ID7(b9) Won't Dance       Gmaj7      A#7      Am7    D7​

Instruments A1
  Gmaj7 A#7   Am7 D7   Gmaj7 G#dim   Am7 D7
  F7 E7   Am7 D7   Gmaj7   G7
  Cmaj7   Cm D7(b9)   G6 A#7   Am7 G#7

Instruments A2
  Gmaj7 A#7   Am7 D7   Gmaj7 G#dim   Am7 D7
  F7 E7   Am7 D7   Gmaj7   G7
  Cmaj7   Cm D7(b9)   G6 C7   G7
  Cmaj7   Cm D7(b9)   G   Am7 D7

Instruments B
  D#maj7   D#maj7   D#7   D#7
  G#maj7   G#maj7   G#7   G#7
  F#   F#   G7   G7
  B7   Em7   Am9   D7

Instruments C
  Gmaj7 A#7   Am7 D7   Gmaj7 G#dim   Am7 D7
  F7 E7   Am7 D7   Gmaj7   G7
  Cmaj7   Cm D7(b9)   G7   Cmaj7
  Am7   D7(b9)   Gmaj7 A#7   Am7 D7
Also available in: Cmaj7 (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Won’t Dance?

The chords for I Won’t Dance are: Gmaj7, A#7, Am7, D7, G#dim, F7, E7, G7, Cmaj7, Cm, D7(b9), G6

What is the original key of I Won’t Dance?

The original key is Cmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing I Won’t Dance?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Won’t Dance in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Won’t Dance be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Won’t Dance on ukulele?

Chord I Won’t Dance can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Won’t Dance?

I Won’t Dance uses 12 chords: Gmaj7, A#7, Am7, D7, G#dim, F7, E7, G7, Cmaj7, Cm, D7(b9), G6

What is the easiest way to play I Won’t Dance?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I Won’t Dance released in?

I Won’t Dance was released in the 1930s. See more 1930s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Won’t Dance?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Won’t Dance to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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