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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "If It Wasn't For The Nights" by ABBA as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — 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 (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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "If It Wasn't For The Nights" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "If It Wasn't For The Nights" 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.