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) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I Wonder (Departure)" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. 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)

Why does "I Wonder (Departure)" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "I Wonder (Departure)".
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.
Is this real sheet music for "I Wonder (Departure)"?
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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Wonder (Departure)".
Can I see all the notes in "I Wonder (Departure)"?
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 C at 68 BPM.

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