The Day Before You Came

by ABBA

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The Day Before You Came

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ABBA108 BPM

Lyrics

I (Dm)must have left my house at eight be (Bb)cause I al ways (A)do.

My (A7)train, I’m cert ain, left the sta tion just when it was (Dm)due.

I must have read the morn ing pap er, go ing in to (C)town

and hav ing got ten through the ed it or i al, no doubt I must have (F)frowned.

I must have made my desk a round a quar ter af ter (C7)nine

with let ters to be read and heaps of pap ers wait ing to be (F)signed.

I (Bb)must have gone to lunch at (F)half past twelve or so, the us ual (Gm)place, the us ual bunch.

And still on top of this I’m pret ty (E)sure it must have (A)rained

the day be fore you (Dm)came.

The Day Before You Came by ABBA — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Day Before You Came” 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 108 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 "The Day Before You Came" 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 "The Day Before You Came"?
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.