I've Been Waiting For You (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)

by ABBA

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Lyrics

(C)I,

I have known love be (G)fore;

I thought it would no (Am)more

take on a new di (Em)rec

tion.

(F)Still,

strange as it seems to (C)be,

it’s tru ly new to (D7)me,

that af (Dm7)fec

(G)tion.

(C)I,

I don’t know what to (G)do.

You’ve made me think that (Am)you

will change my life for (Em)ev

er.

(F)I,

I’ll al ways want you (C)near,

give up on you, my (D7)dear,

I will (G7sus)ne

(G7)ver.

You thrill me, you de light me, you please me, you ex cite me.

You’re all that I’ve been yearn ing (F)for.

I love you, I a dore you, I lay my life be fore you.

I on ly want me you and (F)more.

And fi nal ly it seems my (F)lone ly days are (G7)through.

(F)I’ve been wait ing for (C)you.

(C)I’ll

car ry you all the (G)way,

and you will choose the (Am)day

when you’re pre pared to (Em)greet

me.

(F)I’ll

be a good mum.

I (C)swear,

you’ll see how much I (D7)care

when you (G7sus)meet

(G7)me.

You thrill me, you de light me, you please me, you ex cite me.

You’re all that I’ve been yearn ing (F)for.

I love you, I a dore you, I lay my life be fore you.

I on ly want me you and (F)more.

And fi nal ly it seems my (F)lone ly days are (G7)through.

(F)I’ve been wait ing for (C)you.

(C)you.

Oh, (F)I’ve been (F)wait ing for (C)you.

Na na na, na na na, na na na.

Na na na, na na na, na na na.

Na na na, na na na, na na na (F)na.

Na na na, na na na, na na na.

Na na na, na na na, na na na.

Na na na, na na na, na na na (F)na.

(F)na.

I've Been Waiting For You (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) by ABBA — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I've Been Waiting For You (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 C at 72 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 "I've Been Waiting For You (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 "I've Been Waiting For You (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.