I Wonder (Departure)

by ABBA
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Lyrics

This (Fmaj7)park

and these (G)hous

(C)es,

old (Fmaj7)streets

I have (D)walked,

(C)ev ’ry thing (F)dear,

(G)will it be (C)here,

(F)one day when I am re (Dm7)turn

ing?

My (Fmaj7)friends

will get (G)mar

(C)ried,

have (Fmaj7)chil

dren and (D)homes,

(C)it sounds so (F)nice,

(G)well planned and (C)wise,

(F)nev er ex pect ing sur (Dm7)mil

iar.

(Dm7)pris

(G7)es.

I won der,

it’s fright ’ning

leav ing (Dm7)now,

is (G7)that the (Gm7)right (C7)thing?

I (G)won der,

it (Am7)scares me,

(D9)but who the (E7)hell am (Am)I (Gm7)if I don’t ev

(C)en (F)try?

(G)I’m

not a (C)cow

(Am)ard,

oh (G7)no, I’ll be (C)strong,

one (G)chance

in a (C)life

(Am)time,

(Dm7)yes, I will take it, it (Dm7)can’t

go

(C)wrong.

(Dm7)yes, I will take it.

Yes, I will take it,

it (Dm7)can’t

(G7)go

(C)wrong.

I Wonder (Departure) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Wonder (Departure)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 68 BPM.

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

About “I Wonder (Departure)

Where are the chord symbols for "I Wonder (Departure)" 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. "I Wonder (Departure)" is in C.
What key is "I Wonder (Departure)" by ABBA played in?
I Wonder (Departure) 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 "I Wonder (Departure)"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wonder (Departure)" 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 "I Wonder (Departure)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wonder (Departure)"?
"I Wonder (Departure)" 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.
Does "I Wonder (Departure)" 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. "I Wonder (Departure)" is in the key of C at 68 BPM.
What chords are in "I Wonder (Departure)"?
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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