Fernando

· by ABBA

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Fernando

Fernando

Lyrics

Can you hear the drums, Fer nan do?

I re mem ber long a go an oth er star ry night like (F#m)this.

In the fi re light, Fer (Bm)nan do,

you were hum ming to your self and soft ly strum ming your gui (E)tar.

I could hear the dis tant drums and sounds of bu gle calls were com ing from a (A)far.

They were clos er now, Fer nan do.

Ev ’ry ho ur, ev ’ry min ute seemed to last e ter nal (F#m)ly.

I was so a fraid, Fer (Bm)nan do,

we were young and full of life and none of us pre pared to (E)die.

And I’m not a shamed to say the roar of guns and can nons com ing from a (A)far.

al most made me (A)cry.

There was some thing in the (E7)air that night, the stars were bright, Fer nan do.

They were shin ing there for (E7)you and me, for lib er ty, Fer nan do.

Though we (Gdim7)nev er thought that we could lose,

there’s no re gret.

If I had to do the (E7)same a gain, I would, my friend, Fer nan do.

If I had to do the (E7)same a gain, I would, my friend, Fer nan do.

There was some thing in the (E7)air that night, the stars were bright, Fer nan do.

They were shin ing there for (E7)you and me, for lib er ty, Fer nan do.

Though we (Gdim7)nev er thought that we could lose,

there’s no re gret.

If I had to do the (E7)same a gain, I would, my friend, Fer nan do.

If I had to do the (E7)same a gain, I would, my friend, Fer nan do.

If I had to do the

Fernando by ABBA — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fernando” 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 A at 108 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Fernando" 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 "Fernando"?: 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.