Key: E · Capo: 4th fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, G, Am, F, Em
[Verse 1] C G Am It's the thought of being young G F When your heart's just like a drum Em F G Beating louder with no way to guard it C G Am When it all seems like it's wrong G F Just sing along to Elton John Em F G And to that feeling, we're just getting started [Pre-Chorus] Am G When the nights get colder F G And the rhythms got you falling behind Am G Just dream about that moment F G When you look yourself right in the eye, eye, eye Then you say [Chorus] C G I wanna dance Am G The music's got me going F Em F G Ain't nothing that can stop how we move, yeah C G Let's break our plans Am G And live just like we're golden F Em F G And roll in like we're dancing fools [Post-Chorus] Am G We don't need to worry F G 'Cause when we fall, we know how to land C G Am G F Don't need to talk the talk, just walk the walk tonight Em F G 'Cause we don't need permission to dance [Verse 2] C G Am G There's always something that's standing in the way F Em But if you don't let it phase ya F G You'll know just how to break C G Just keep the right vibe, yeah Am G 'Cause there's no looking back F Em There ain't no one to prove F G We don't got this on lock (Yeah) [Pre-Chorus] Am G The wait is over F G The time is now so let's do it right, mm (Yeah) Am G Yeah we'll keep going F G And stay up until we see the sunrise And we'll say (Yeah) [Chorus] C G I wanna dance Am G The music's got me going F Em F G Ain't nothing that can stop how we move, yeah C G Let's break our plans Am G And live just like we're golden F Em F G And roll in like we're dancing fools [Post-Chorus] Am G We don't need to worry F G 'Cause when we fall, we know how to land C G Am G F Don't need to talk the talk, just walk the walk tonight Em F G 'Cause we don't need permission to dance [Bridge] C G Am G F Em F G x2 [Pre-Chorus] Am G Well, let me show ya F G That we can keep the fire alive Am G 'Cause it's not over F G Till it's over, say it one more time Say [Chorus] C G I wanna dance Am G The music's got me going F Em F G Ain't nothing that can stop how we move, yeah C G Let's break our plans Am G And live just like we're golden F Em F G And roll in like we're dancing fools [Post-Chorus] Am G We don't need to worry F G 'Cause when we fall, we know how to land C G Am G F Don't need to talk the talk, just walk the walk tonight Em F G 'Cause we don't need permission to dance
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 9th of June 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Ed Sheeran, Steve Mac, Johnny McDaid & Jenna Andrews

Track Info
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- Song: Permission to Dance
- Artist: BTS
- Produced by Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran, Steve Mac, Stephen Kirk & Jenna Andrews
- Album: Butter/Permission to Dance
- Released Date: 9 July 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: E
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: C, G, Am, F, Em
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C- x32010 G – 320003 Am – x02210 F – 133211 Em – 022000 | C- 0003 G – 0232 Am – 2000 F – 2010 Em – 0402 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Permission to Dance in?
Permission to Dance is in the key of E.
What chords do I need for Permission to Dance?
You need C, G, Am, F, Em to play Permission to Dance by BTS.
Do I need a capo for Permission to Dance?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play Permission to Dance by BTS.
How hard is Permission to Dance to play on guitar?
Permission to Dance by BTS is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.