Knowing Me, Knowing You

by ABBA

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Lyrics

(D)No (Em)more

care (Bm7)free

laugh (F#m7)ter,

(D)si (Em)lence

ev (Bm7)er

af (F#m7)ter,

walk ing through an emp ty house

tears in my eyes.

(G)Here is where the sto ry ends,

this is good bye.

Know ing me, (G)know ing (A)you,

there is noth ing we can do.

Know ing me, (G)know ing (A)you,

we just have to face it, this time

(G)we’re (A)through.

Break in’ (F#m)up is nev er (G)eas y, I (A)know but I (D)have (G)to (A)go.

Know ing (D)me, know ing (Gmaj7)you, it’s the best I can (D)do.

(D)Mem (Em)’ries,

good (Bm7)days,

bad (F#m7)days,

(D)they’ll (Em)be

with (Bm7)me

al (F#m7)ways.

In these old fa mil iar rooms

chil dren would play,

(G)now there’s on ly emp ti ness,

noth ing to say.

Know ing me, (G)know ing (A)you,

there is noth ing we can do.

Know ing me, (G)know ing (A)you,

we just have to face it, this time

(G)we’re (A)through.

Break in’ (F#m)up is nev er (G)eas y, I (A)know but I (D)have (G)to (A)go.

Know ing (D)me, know ing (Gmaj7)you, it’s the best I can (D)do.

Know ing me, (G)know ing (D)do.

Knowing Me, Knowing You by ABBA — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Knowing Me, Knowing You” 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 D at 120 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 "Knowing Me, Knowing You" 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 "Knowing Me, Knowing You"?
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.
How many chords does "Knowing Me, Knowing You" use?
Just 10 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, Em, F#m, F#m7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
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.