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Pick a learning view.
Look up on the wall, pin’
(C)there on the (Bb)floor,
(C)un der the pil low,
be hind els the (Bb)door.
name.
(C)There’s a crack in the mir ror.
Some (C)where there’s a hole in a (C7)win dow pane.
well, Do you think I’m to blame?
(C)where.
Tell me, do you (F)think I’m to (F)blame?
(When we (G)do it) you’re (F)nev (G)er there.
(When you (G)show it) you (F)stop (G)and stare.
(Ab a (G)cab,) he’s in (F)an (G)y where.
(Ab a (G)cab.)
Look It’s If you’re wrap sion.
(C)up It’s the (Bb)world
(C)un ’cause you’ve tak en
some one one e’s (Bb)girl, name.
(C)when they turn on the pil low,
e (C)ven when they an swer the (C7)tel e phone,
well, don’t you think that by now...
(C)where.
Tell me, don’t you (F)think that by (F)now...
(When we (G)do it) you’re (F)nev (G)er there.
(When you (G)show it) you (F)stop (G)and stare.
(Ab a (G)cab,) he’s in (F)an (G)y where.
(Ab a (G)cab.)
(Ab a (G)cab) does n’t real ly care.
Do you (E)want it?
You got it.
Now you know.
Do you want it?
You got it.
Now you know.
Yeah, there’s a (F)hole in there (Bb)some (C)where.
Ba by, there’s a (F)hole in there (Bb)some (C)where.
Now, there’s a (F)hole in there (F)some (G)where.
(When we (G)do it) you’re (F)nev (G)er there.
(When you (G)show it) you (F)stop (G)and stare.
(Ab a (G)cab,) he’s in (F)an (G)y where.
(Ab a (G)cab.)
Abacab — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Abacab" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Abacab”
- Can I play "Abacab" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Abacab" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Abacab" by Genesis played in?
- Abacab is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Abacab"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Abacab" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Abacab"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Abacab"?
- "Abacab" was originally performed by Genesis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Abacab"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Apow, Bb, C, C6, C7, C9, Cm7, Cmin, +8 more.
- What other songs by Genesis can I play here?
- Try "THROWING IT ALL AWAY", "IN TOO DEEP", "I CAN'T DANCE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Abacab"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Abacab" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Abacab"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Abacab" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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