My, my
at (E)Wa ter loo Na po leon did sur ren der.
Oh yeah,
and (E)I have met my des ti ny in quite a sim ilar way,
The his to ry book on the shelf,
is al ways re peat ing it self.
(D)Wa ter loo I was de feat ed you won the war.
(A)Wa ter loo, pro mise to love you for ev er more.
Wa ter loo, could n’t es cape if I want ed to.
(A)Wa ter loo, know ing my fate is to be with you.
Wa wa wa wa wa (A)wa ter loo, fi nal ly fac ing my (D)Wa ter loo.
My, my,
I (E)tried to hold you back but you were strong ger.
Oh yeah,
and now it seems my on ly chance is giv ing up the fight.
And how could I ev er re fuse?
I feel like I win when I lose.
Wa ter loo I was de feat ed you won the war.
(A)Wa ter loo, pro mise to love you for ev er more.
Wa ter loo, could n’t es cape if I want ed to.
(A)Wa ter loo, know ing my fate is to be with you.
Wa wa wa wa wa wa ter loo, fi nal ly fac ing my (D)Wa ter loo.
So how could I ev er re fuse?
I feel like I win when I lose.
Wa ter loo I was de feat ed you won the war.
Wa ter loo, pro mise to love you for ev er more.
Wa ter loo, could n’t es cape if I want ed to.
Wa ter loo, Know ing my fate is to be with you.
Wa wa wa wa wa wa ter loo, fi nal ly fac ing my Wa ter loo.
Wa wa wa wa wa ter loo, know ing my fate is to be with you.
Wa wa wa wa Wa ter loo, fi nal ly fac ing my Wa ter loo.
Wa wa wa wa wa ter loo, know ing my fate is to be with you.
Wa wa wa wa Wa ter loo, fi nal ly fac ing my Wa
Waterloo — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Waterloo" by ABBA: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 140 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 “Waterloo”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Waterloo" by ABBA in?
- The backing track is in D at 140 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 "Waterloo" 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 "Waterloo"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waterloo", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Waterloo" 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 "Waterloo"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Waterloo"?
- "Waterloo" 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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