Madonna: "Into the Groove"

Explore piano solo arrangements by Jennifer Eklund of the upbeat 1980s dance classic "Into the Groove" by Madonna.

Madonna: "Into the Groove"

About “Into the Groove”:

“Into the Groove” is a song by Madonna, featured in the 1985 film “Desperately Seeking Susan.” Co-written and produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray, it was inspired by the dance floor and written while observing a Latin American man she was attracted to. Initially intended for someone else, Madonna decided to use it for the film’s dance scene. It was later added to the international re-issue of her album “Like a Virgin” and remixed for various compilations.

The song, characterized by synthesizers and drum machines, features Madonna’s double-tracked vocals and carries sexual undertones, inviting listeners to dance. Despite not being officially released in the US, it reached number one on Billboard’s Hot Dance Singles Sales chart. In the UK, it became Madonna’s first number one hit and remains her best-selling single. Critically acclaimed, it was voted the best dance single of the 1980s in a Billboard poll and is regarded as Madonna’s best single by many.

While no official music video was made, a compilation of scenes from “Desperately Seeking Susan” accompanied the song’s release, receiving heavy rotation on MTV. Madonna has performed “Into the Groove” on several concert tours, and it has been covered and sampled by various artists.


1. “Into the Groove” Intermediate Piano Solo: Full Version

Key features of the full intermediate version:

  • This is the full album version (it has a repeated bridge and longer ending)
  • 9 total pages
  • Run time is approximately 4:50

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2. “Into the Groove” Intermediate Piano Solo: Abridged Version

Key features of the abridged intermediate version:

  • Abridged version that eliminates the extra bridge and truncates the ending
  • Slightly easier rhythms and textures
  • 7 total pages
  • Run time is approximately 3:40

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3. “Into the Groove” Easy Piano Solo

Key features of the easy piano version:

  • Abridged version appropriate for late beginners and early intermediates
  • 5 total pages
  • Run time is approximately 3:40

🧐 Sheet music sneak peek:


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Jennifer Eklund
Written by Jennifer Eklund
Jennifer Eklund holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music from California State University, Long Beach. She is an avid arranger, composer, and author of the Piano Pronto® method books series as well as a wide variety of supplemental songbooks. She is also a Signature Artist with Musicnotes.com with a large catalog of popular music titles for musicians of all levels.

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