Slipping Through My Fingers

· by ABBA

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Slipping Through My Fingers

Slipping Through My Fingers

Slipping Through My Fingers

Lyrics

(Bb)School bag in hand,

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

wav ing good bye

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

(Bb)I watch her go

(Bbm)with a (F)surge of that (Am)well known sad ness,

wav ing good bye

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

and I have to (C)sit down for a (F)while.

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

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

I’m (Bb)glad when ev er (C)I can share her (F)laugh ter, that (C7sus4)fun ny lit tle (F)girl.

Slip ping through my (Bb)fin gers (C7sus4)all the time, I try to cap ture ev ’ry (Gm)min ute,

the feel ing (F)in it.

Slip ping through my (Bb)fin gers (C7sus4)all the time,

do I real ly (Bb)see what’s (C7sus4)in her mind?

Each time I think I’m close to (Gm)know ing

she keeps on (F)grow ing.

Slip ping through my (Bb)fin gers (C7sus4)all the time.

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 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.
How many chords does "Slipping Through My Fingers" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bbm, C, C7, F, Gm. 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.