# Looking for very simple version of Music Box Dancer for piano.
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204
**Category:** Cafe Society
**Created:** [June 15, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204 "2012-06-15T04:29:17Z")
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### Author:  [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/1 "2012-06-15T04:29:17Z")
I started taking piano lessons a couple of months ago and I would love to start learning how to play Music Box Dancer which is one of my favourite piano songs. I found this:
[http://www.scribd.com/doc/14670624/Music-Box-Dancer-Sheet-Music](http://www.scribd.com/doc/14670624/Music-Box-Dancer-Sheet-Music)
But it’s just way to hard yet. Does anyone know of a very simplified version?
On another note, I’m having my first recital at the end of the month and I’m terrified! :eek:
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### Author:  [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/2 "2012-06-16T04:52:12Z")
That was a favorite of mine to play on piano as well, but your link has music that doesn’t look like the same song at all.
Even if someone could find simplified sheet music for you, it would likely be illegal to even copy it.
Try consulting a piano teacher that might be able to give you the basic melody on paper by ear.
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### Author:  [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2012, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/3 "2012-06-16T17:01:35Z")
[http://www.onlinesheetmusic.com/music-box-dancer-easy-piano-p430283.apex](http://www.onlinesheetmusic.com/music-box-dancer-easy-piano-p430283.apex)
Here’s a link where you can preview, and download for a few bucks, the “easy piano” arrangement of Music Box Dancer.
Good luck with your recital!
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### Author:  [@MagicEyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicEyes)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2012, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/4 "2012-06-16T17:12:07Z")
I might have sheet music for an easy version of Music Box Dancer, but it’s at my mom’s house in a different state. I’ll see if I can get someone to look for it. I think I had an easy version and a more difficult version, so if I can find them, I’ll send you both so you can work your way up to the harder one.
Have fun with the piano lessons, and good luck with the recital!
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### Author:  [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/5 "2012-06-16T18:24:34Z")
> [@dnooman](#):
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> That was a favorite of mine to play on piano as well, but your link has music that doesn’t look like the same song at all.
It’s definitely the same song. My piano teacher printed it out and played it for me.
> [@araminty](#):
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> [http://www.onlinesheetmusic.com/music-box-dancer-easy-piano-p430283.apex](http://www.onlinesheetmusic.com/music-box-dancer-easy-piano-p430283.apex)
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> Here’s a link where you can preview, and download for a few bucks, the “easy piano” arrangement of Music Box Dancer.
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> **Good luck with your recital**!
Thanks! I’m a bit freaked out by it. And I’ll be the only adult which is a bit embarassing.
> [@MagicEyes](#):
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> I might have sheet music for an easy version of Music Box Dancer, but it’s at my mom’s house in a different state. I’ll see if I can get someone to look for it. I think I had an easy version and a more difficult version, so if I can find them, I’ll send you both so you can work your way up to the harder one.
>
> Have fun with the piano lessons, and good luck with the recital!
That would be so totally awesome! Thanks so much.
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### Author:  [@cwthree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cwthree)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/6 "2012-06-16T18:33:30Z")
I should also have an easy piano version as well. I’m going over to where the music is stored tonight, so I’ll take a look while I’m there and PM you if I find it.
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### Author:  [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2012, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/7 "2012-06-18T15:01:49Z")
> [@cwthree](#):
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> I should also have an easy piano version as well. I’m going over to where the music is stored tonight, so I’ll take a look while I’m there and PM you if I find it.
Got it! Thanks a lot, **cwthree** , I really appreciate it. 🙂
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### Author:  [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/8 "2012-06-18T20:19:58Z")
I have an “easy” version of Music Box Dancer, but unfortunately it’s pretty much the same as what you posted. I’m not sure it can be simplified much further. ☹
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### Author:  [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/9 "2012-06-18T22:03:59Z")
> [@Scarlett67](#):
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> I have an “easy” version of Music Box Dancer, but unfortunately it’s pretty much the same as what you posted. I’m not sure it can be simplified much further. ☹
The one **cwthree** sent me is way simpler! I may even try to play it at the recital but I have to learn it by the end of the month. I haven’t decided yet.
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### Author:  [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/10 "2012-06-30T17:57:51Z")
I have my first recital today. Gah!! My hands are starting to get all sweaty and I’m getting all jittery and a bit freaked out!
Thanks to **cwthree** , I can now play a simple version of Music Box Dancer which has been a life-long goal! I am not playing it today though.
I have butterflies.
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### Author:  [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/11 "2012-06-30T18:22:31Z")
Let us know how it went!
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### Author:  [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2012, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-very-simple-version-of-music-box-dancer-for-piano/625204/12 "2012-06-30T21:11:45Z")
> [@needscoffee](#):
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> Let us know how it went!
I did it and I didn’t die. It was terrifying though. :eek: