Other arrangements of If It Wasn't For The Nights
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I got ap (D)point (A)ments, work (D)I have to do,
(D)keep in’ (F#7)me so (Bm)bu sy (Bm7)all the day (E)through.
They’re the things that (A)keep me from think in’ of you.
(Ah.)
Ba by, I (A)miss you so, I (D)know I’m nev ver gon na (E)make it.
I’m so (D)rest (A)less, I don’t (D)care what I say,
and I (F#7)lose my (Bm)tem per (Bm7)ten times a (E)day.
Still it’s e ven (A)worse when the night’s on it’s (F#m7)way.
It’s (Bm7)bad,
(D)oh,
so bad!
Some how I’d be do in’ al (Bm)right if it was n’t for the (A)nights,
I’d have cour age left to (Bm)fight if it was n’t for the (A)nights.
How I fear the time when (Bm9)shad ows start to fall,
sit tin’ here a lone and (E)star in’ at the wall.
E ven I could see a (Bm)light if it was n’t for the (A)nights.
Some how I’d be do in’ al (Bm)right if it was n’t for the (A)nights.
No one to (D)turn (A)to, you (D)know how it is,
(D)I was (F#7)not pre (Bm)pared for (Bm7)some thing like (E)this.
Now I see them (A)clear ly, the things that I miss.
(A)feel so bad,
I got my (D)busi (A)ness to help (D)me through the day,
peo ple (F#7)I must (Bm)write to, (Bm7)bills I must (E)pay.
But ev ’ry thing’s so (A)diff ’rent when
Some how I’d be do in’ al (Bm)right if it was n’t for the (A)nights,
I’d have cour age left to (Bm)fight if it was n’t for the (A)nights.
How I fear the time when (Bm9)shad ows start to fall,
sit tin’ here a lone and (E)star in’ at the wall.
E ven I could see a (Bm)light if it was n’t for the (A)nights.
Guess my fu ture would look (Bm)bright
’t (A)nights,
if it
was n’t for the (A)nights,
if it
was n’t for the (A)nights.
E ven I could see a (Bm)light if it was n’t for the (A)nights,
guess my fu ture would look (Bm)bright if it was n’t for the (A)nights.
(D)If it
was n’t for the (A)nights.
If it
was n’t for the (A)nights,
e ven I could see a (Bm)light if it was n’t for the (A)nights.
If it
was n’t for the (A)nights,
some how I’d be do in’ all (Bm)right
If It Wasn't For The Nights — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "If It Wasn't For The Nights" by ABBA. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “If It Wasn't For The Nights”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "If It Wasn't For The Nights" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "If It Wasn't For The Nights".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "If It Wasn't For The Nights" by ABBA in?
- The backing track is in D 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 "If It Wasn't For The Nights" 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 "If It Wasn't For The Nights"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "If It Wasn't For The Nights", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "If It Wasn't For The Nights" 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 "If It Wasn't For The Nights"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "If It Wasn't For The Nights"?
- "If It Wasn't For The Nights" 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.
- How do I use "If It Wasn't For The Nights" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "If It Wasn't For The Nights" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in D, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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