Can you hear the drums Fer nan do?
I re mem ber long a go an oth er star ry night like (F#m)this.
In the fire a light, Fer (Bm)nan do
you were hum ming to your self and soft ly strum ming your gui (E)tar.
I could hear the dis tant drums and sounds of bu gle calls were com ing from a (A)far
They were clo ser now Fer nan do.
Ev ’ry hour, ev ’ry min ute seemed seen to last e ter nal (F#m)ly.
I was so the fraid Fer (Bm)nan do,
we were young and full of life and none of us pre pared to (E)die.
And I’m not a shamed to say the roar of guns and can nons com ing from a (A)far
al most made me (A)cry.
There was some thing in the (E7)air that night, the stars were bright Fer nan do
They were shin ing there for (E7)you and me, for li ber ty, Fer nan do.
Though we (A)nev er thought that we could (F#)lose
there’s no re gret.
If I had to do the (E7)same a gain I would my friend Fer nan do
If I had to do the (E7)same a gain I would my friend Fer nan do.
There was some thing in the (E7)air that night, the stars were bright Fer nan do
They were shin ing there for (E7)you and me, for li ber ty, Fer nan do.
Though we (A)nev er thought that we could lose
there’s no re gret.
If I had to do the (E7)same a gain I would my friend Fer nan do
If I had to do the (E7)same a gain I would my friend Fer nan do
If I had to do the
Fernando — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Fernando" by ABBA. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Fernando”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Fernando" by ABBA in?
- The backing track is in A 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 "Fernando" 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 "Fernando"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Fernando", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Fernando" 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 "Fernando"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Fernando"?
- "Fernando" 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", "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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