Slipping Through My Fingers

by ABBA
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Lyrics

(Bbm)School bag in hand, she leaves (Am)home in the ear ly morn ing, wav ing good bye

with an (Am)ab sent mind ed smile.

(Bbm)I watch her go with a (Am)surge of that well known sad ness and I have to sit down for a (F)while.

The (C)feel ing that I’m los ing her for (F)ev er,

and (C)with out real ly en ter ing her (F)world.

I’m (C)glad when ev er I can share her (C)laugh ter, that fun ny lit tle (F)girl.

Slip ping though my (F)fing ers all the time I try to (Gm)cap ture ev ry min ute,

the feel ing in it, slip ping through my (F)fing ers all the time.

Do I real ly (F)see what’s in her mind?

Each time I (Gm)think I’m close to know ing

she keeps on grow ing.

Slip ping through my (F)fing ers all the time.

(Bbm)Sleep in our eyes, her and (Am)me at the break fast ta ble; bare ly a wake,

I let (Am)pre cious time go by.

(Bbm)Then when she’s gone there’s that (Am)old me lan cho ly feel ing and a sense of guilt I can’t de (F)ny.

What (C)hap pened to the won der ful ad (F)ven tures,

the (C)pla ces I had planned for us to (F)go?

Well, (C)some of that we did but most we (C)did n’t and why I just don’t (F)know.

Slip ping though my (F)fing ers all the time I try to (Gm)cap ture ev ry min ute,

the feel ing in it, slip ping through my (F)fing ers all the time.

Do I real ly (F)see what’s in her mind?

Each time I (Gm)think I’m close to know ing

she keeps on grow ing.

Slip ping through my (F)fing ers all the time.

(F)fing ers all the time.

Some (C)times I wish that I could freeze the (F)pic ture

and (C)save it from the fun ny tricks of (C)time, slip ping through my fing ers.

(Bbm)School bag in hand, she leaves (Am)home in the ear ly morn ing, wav ing good bye

with an (Am)ab sent mind ed smile.

Slipping Through My Fingers — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Slipping Through My Fingers" 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 Bb, 68 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Slipping Through My Fingers”

What key is "Slipping Through My Fingers" by ABBA played in?
Slipping Through My Fingers is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Slipping Through My Fingers"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Slipping Through My Fingers" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Slipping Through My Fingers"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Slipping Through My Fingers"?
"Slipping Through My Fingers" 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 "Slipping Through My Fingers" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Slipping Through My Fingers" 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 "Slipping Through My Fingers" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Slipping Through My Fingers" 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.