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I,
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.
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I've Been Waiting For You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I've Been Waiting For You" by ABBA: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 76 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 “I've Been Waiting For You”
- What key is "I've Been Waiting For You" by ABBA played in?
- I've Been Waiting For You 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 "I've Been Waiting For You"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I've Been Waiting For You" 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've Been Waiting For You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I've Been Waiting For You"?
- "I've Been Waiting For You" 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 there a karaoke version of "I've Been Waiting For You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I've Been Waiting For You" by ABBA. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I've Been Waiting For You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I've Been Waiting For You" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.