Other arrangements of Abacab
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Abacab" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Abacab" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Abacab" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Abacab" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Abacab" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Abacab"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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