Day Before You Came (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)

by ABBA

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I must have left my house at eight be (Bb)cause I al ways (A)do.

My train, I’m cer tain, left the sta tion (A)just when it was (Dm)due.

I must have read the morn ing pa pers, go ing in to (C)town

and (C7)hav ing got ten through the e di to ri al, no doubt I must have (F)frowned.

see.

I must have made my desk

a round a quar ter af ter (C)nine,

with (C7)let ters to be read, and heaps of pa pers wait ing to be (F)signed.

I (Bb)must have gone to lunch at (F)half past twelve or so, the us ual (Gm)place, the us ual bunch.

And still on top of this I’m pret ty (E)sure it must have (A)rained

the day be fore you (Dm)came.

I must have lit my sec ond cig a (Bb)rette at half past (A)two.

And at the time I nev er e ven (A)no ticed I was (Dm)blue.

I must have kept on drag ging through the busi ness of the (C)day

and (C7)with out real ly know ing an y thing I hid a part of me a (F)way.

see.

At six I must have left,

there’s no ex cep tion to the (C)rule.

A (C7)mat ter of rou tine I’ve done it ev er since I fin ished (F)school.

The (Bb)train back home a gain, un (F)doubt ed ly I must have read the (Gm)eve ning pa pers then.

Oh yes, I’m sure my life was well with (E)in its us ual (A)frame

the day be fore you (Dm)came.

I (Dm)came.

I (Dm)came.

And (Bb)turn ing out the light I (F)must have yawned and set tled in for (Gm)yet an oth er night.

And rat tling on the roof I must have (E)heard the sound of (A)rain,

the day be fore you (Dm)came.

Day Before You Came (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) by ABBA — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Day Before You Came (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)” by ABBA in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Day Before You Came (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Day Before You Came (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other ABBA songs work for kids?
Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.