Slipping Through My Fingers

by ABBA

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Lyrics

(Bbm)School bag in hand,

she leaves (Am)home in the ear ly morn ing,

wav ing good bye

with an (Am)ab sent mind ed smile.

(Bbm)I watch her go

with a (Am)surge of that well known sad ness, (Bb)and I have to (C)sit down for a (F)while.

The (C)feel ing that I’m los ing her for (F)ev er,

and (Bb)with out real ly (C)en ter ing her (F)world.

I’m (C)glad when ev er I can share her (F)laugh ter, that (Csus)fun ny (C)lit tle (F)girl.

Slip ping through my (F)fin gers all the time, I try to (Gm)cap ture ev ’ry min ute,

the (Bb)feel ing (F)in it.

Slip ping through my (Csus)fin gers (C)all the (Bb)time, do I real ly see what’s in her (F)mind?

Each time I (Am)think I’m close to (Bb)know ing,

she keeps on (F)grow ing.

Slip ping through my (Csus)fin gers (C)all the (F)time.

(Bbm)Sleep in our eyes,

her and (Am)me at the break fast ta ble,

bare ly a wake,

I let (Am)pre cious time go by.

(Bbm)Then when she’s gone,

there’s that (Am)old mel an chol y feel ing (Bb)and a sense of (C)guilt I can’t de (F)ny,

What (C)hap pened to the won der ful ad (F)ven tures,

the (Bb)plac es I had (C)planned for us to (F)go?

Well, (C)some of that we did, but most we (F)did n’t and (Csus)why, I (C)just don’t (F)know.

Slip ping through my (F)fin gers all the time, I try to (Gm)cap ture ev ’ry min ute,

the (Bb)feel ing (F)in it.

Slip ping through my (Csus)fin gers (C)all the (Bb)time, do I real ly see what’s in her (F)mind?

Each time I (Am)think I’m close to (Bb)know ing,

she keeps on (F)grow ing.

Slip ping through my (Csus)fin gers (C)all the (F)time.

(F)time.

Some (C)times I wish that I could freeze the (F)pic ture

and (Bb)save it from the (C)fun ny tricks of (F)time.

Slip ping through my (Bb)fin (C)gers.

Slip ping through my (F)time.

(Bb)School

bag in (Bbm)hand, she leaves (Am)home in the ear ly morn ing,

wav ing good (Bbm)bye

with an (F)ab sent mind ed (Am)smile.

Slipping Through My Fingers by ABBA — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Slipping Through My Fingers” 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 70 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 "Slipping Through My Fingers" 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 "Slipping Through My Fingers"?
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.