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 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.
But 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.
(Ah.)
Ba by, I (A)feel so bad, I (D)know I’m nev ver gon na (E)make it.
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 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.
Guess my fu ture would in’ look (Bm)bright if it was ’t for the (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 do in’ 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 see do in’ all (Bm)right if it was n’t for the (A)nights.
If It Wasn't For The Nights — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "If It Wasn't For The Nights" by ABBA: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “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.
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