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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Fernando" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Fernando”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Fernando"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 — 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Fernando". Key of A, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.