What key is "I've Been Waiting For You" in?

"I've Been Waiting For You" by ABBA is in the key of A with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "I've Been Waiting For You" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "I've Been Waiting For You" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "I've Been Waiting For You" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by ABBA can I play here?

Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I have known love be (E)fore;

I thought it would no (F#m)more

take on a new di (C#m)rec

tion.

(D)Still,

strange as it seems to (A)be,

it’s tru ly new to (B7sus)me,

that af (Bm7)fec

(E)tion.

(A)I,

I don’t know what to (E)do.

You make me think that (F#m)you

will change my life for (C#m)ev

er.

(D)I,

I’ll al ways want you (A)near,

give up on you, my (B7sus)dear,

I will (Bm7)ne

(E)ver.

You thrill me, you de light me, you please me, you ex cite me.

You’re all that I’ve been yearn ing (D)for.

I love you, I a dore you, I lay my life be fore you.

I on ly want you more and more.

And fi nal ly it seems my (D)lone ly days are (E7)through.

(D)I’ve been (E7)wait ing for (A)you.

(A)I’ll

car ry you all the (E)way,

and you will choose the (F#m)day

when you’re pre pared to (C#m)greet

me.

(D)I’ll

be a good mum, I (A)swear.

You’ll see how much I (B7sus)care

when you (Bm7)meet

(E)me.

You thrill me, you de light me, you please me, you ex cite me.

You’re all that I’ve been yearn ing (D)for.

I love you, I a dore you, I lay my life be fore you.

I on ly want you more and more.

And fi nal ly it seems my (D)lone ly days are (E7)through.

(D)I’ve been (E7)wait ing for (A)you.

(A)you.

Oh, (D)I’ve been (E7)wait ing for (A)you.

Na na na, na na na, na na na.

Na na na, na na na, na na na na.

Na na na, na na na, na na na.

Na na na, na na na, na na na na.

I've Been Waiting For You by ABBA

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I've Been Waiting For You”

What key is "I've Been Waiting For You" in?: "I've Been Waiting For You" by ABBA is in the key of A with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I've Been Waiting For You" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I've Been Waiting For You" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I've Been Waiting For You" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by ABBA can I play here?: Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.