Fernando

by ABBA
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Lyrics

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 fi re 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 clos er now, Fer nan do.

Ev ’ry ho ur, ev ’ry min ute seemed to last e ter nal (F#m)ly.

I was so a 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 lib er ty, Fer nan do.

Though we (Gdim7)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.

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 lib er ty, Fer nan do.

Though we (Gdim7)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 β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Fernando" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 108 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œFernando”

Why does "Fernando" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Fernando".
What key is "Fernando" by ABBA played in?
Fernando is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fernando"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fernando" 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 "Fernando"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fernando"?
"Fernando" was originally performed by ABBA. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by ABBA can I play here?
Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Fernando"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Fernando".
Can I see all the notes in "Fernando"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 108 BPM.