I Wonder (Departure)

by ABBA
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Lyrics

This (Fmaj7)park

and these (G)ho

(F)ses,

old (Fmaj7)streets

I have (D)walked,

(C)ev ’ry thing dear,

(G)will it be here,

(F)one day when I am re (Dm7)turn

ing.

My (Fmaj7)friends

will get (G)mar

(F)ried,

have (Fmaj7)child

ren and (D)homes,

(C)it sounds so nice,

(G)well planned and wise,

(F)ne ver ex pect ing sur (Dm7)turn

ing.

(Dm7)mi

(G7)liar.

I won der,

it’s fright ’ning

leav ing (Dm7)now,

is (G7)that the (Gm7)right (C7)thing?

I (G)won der,

it (Am7)scares me,

(D9)but who the (E7)hell am (Am)I (Gm7)if I don’t ev

(Caug)en (F)try.

(G)I’m

not a (C)cow

(Am)ard,

oh (G7)no, I’ll be (C)strong,

one (G)chance

in a (C)life

(Am)time,

(Dm7)yes, I will take it, it (Dm7)can’t

go

(C)wrong.

(Dm7)yes, I will take it.

yes, I will take it,

it (Dm7)can’t

(G7)go

(C)wrong.

I Wonder (Departure) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I Wonder (Departure)" by ABBA: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 68 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “I Wonder (Departure)

What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Wonder (Departure)" by ABBA in?
The backing track is in C at 68 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 "I Wonder (Departure)" 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 "I Wonder (Departure)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Wonder (Departure)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Wonder (Departure)" 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 "I Wonder (Departure)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Wonder (Departure)"?
"I Wonder (Departure)" 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: "Chiquitita", "Dancing Queen", "Fernando". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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