Chiquitita

by ABBA
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

Chi qui (D)ti ta tell me what’s (A)wrong,

you’re en chained by your own sor row

in

your (E)eyes there is no hope (A)for to mor row

How I (D)hate to see you like (A)this

there is no way (C#m)you can de ny it

(E)I

can (E)see that you’re oh so (A)sad so qui et

Chi qui (D)ti ta tell me the (A)truth,

I’m a should der you can cry on

Your

best (E)friend, I’m the one you (A)must re ly on

you were (D)al ways sure of your (A)self

now I see you’ve (C#m)bro ken a fea ther

(E)I

(E)hope we can patch it (A)up to ge ther

Chi qui ti ta you and I (D)know

how the heart aches come and they go and the (A)scars they’re leav ing

you’ll be dan cin’ once a gain and the (D)pain will (E)end you will have no (A)time for griev in’

Chi qui ti ta you and I (D)cry

but the sun is still in the sky and (A)shin in’ a bove you

let me hear you sing once (E)more like you (D)did be (E)fore sing a new song (A)Chi qui ti ta

Try once (E)more like you (D)did be (E)fore sing a new song (A)Chi qui ti ta

so the (D)walls come tumb lin’ (A)down

and your love’s a blown out can dle

all

is (E)gone and it seems too (A)hard to han dle

Chi qui (D)ti ta tell me the (A)truth

there is (D)no way (C#m)you can de ny it

(E)I

(E)see that you’re oh so (A)sad, so qui et

Chi qui ti ta you and I (E)- fore sing a new song (A)Chi qui ti ta

try once (E)more like you (D)did be (E)fore sing a (D)new song (A)Chi qui ti ta

Chiquitita — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Chiquitita" by ABBA as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Chiquitita

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Chiquitita" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Chiquitita" by ABBA in?
The backing track is in A at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Chiquitita" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Chiquitita"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Chiquitita", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Chiquitita" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Chiquitita"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Chiquitita"?
"Chiquitita" was originally performed by ABBA. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by ABBA are available?
Other accompaniments by ABBA: "Dancing Queen", "Fernando", "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Chiquitita" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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