I've Been Waiting For You

by ABBA
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"I've Been Waiting For You" 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, 76 BPM.

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

About “I've Been Waiting For You”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I've Been Waiting For You"?
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 "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 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 "I've Been Waiting For You". Key of A, 76 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.