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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If It Wasn't For The Nights" by ABBA: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "If It Wasn't For The Nights" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "If It Wasn't For The Nights" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If It Wasn't For The Nights" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If It Wasn't For The Nights" by ABBA. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "If It Wasn't For The Nights" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "If It Wasn't For The Nights" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.