Lyrics
(Bb)School bag in hand,
she leaves (F)home in the (Am)ear ly morn ing,
wav ing good (Bbm)bye
with an (F)ab sent mind ed (Am)smile.
(Bb)I watch her (Bbm)go
with a (F)surge of that (Am)well known sad ness, and I have to (Csus)sit down for a (F)while.
The (Bb)feel ing that I’m (C)los ing her for (F)ev er
and (Bb)with out real ly (C)en ter ing her (F)world.
I’m (Bb)glad when ev er I can share her (F)laugh ter, that (Csus)fun ny (C)lit tle girl.
Slip ping through my (Bb)fin gers all the time, I try to cap ture ev ’ry min ute,
the (Bb)feel ing (F)in it.
Slip ping through my (Csus)fin gers (C)all the time, do I real ly (Bb)see what’s in her mind?
Each time I think I’m close to know ing
she (Bb)keeps on (F)grow ing.
Slip ping through my (Csus)fin gers (C)all the time.
(Bb)Sleep in our eyes,
her and (F)me at the (Am)break fast ta ble,
bare ly a (Bbm)wake,
I let (F)pre cious time go (Am)by.
(Bb)Then when she’s (Bbm)gone,
there’s that (F)old mel an (Am)chol y feel ing and a sense of (Csus)guilt I can’t de (F)ny.
What (Bb)hap pened to the (C)won der ful ad (F)ven tures,
the (Bb)plac es I had (C)planned for us to (F)go?
Well, (Bb)some of that we did, but most we (F)did n’t and (Csus)why, I (C)just don’t know.
Slip ping through my (Bb)fin gers all the time, I try to cap ture ev ’ry min ute,
the (Bb)feel ing (F)in it.
Slip ping through my (Csus)fin gers (C)all the time, do I real ly (Bb)see what’s in her mind?
Each time I think I’m close to know ing
she (Bb)keeps on (F)grow ing.
Slip ping through my (Csus)fin gers (C)all the time.
Some (Bb)times I wish that I could freeze the (F)pic ture
and (Bb)save it from the (C)fun ny tricks of time.
Slip ping through my (Bb)fin gers.
Slip ping through my (Csus)fin gers (C)all the time.
(Bb)School bag in hand, she leaves (F)home in the ear ly morn ing,
wav ing good (Bbm)bye
with an (F)ab sent mind ed (Am)smile.
Slipping Through My Fingers — Beginner Piano Tutorial
5 people have learned this song
Learn "Slipping Through My Fingers" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
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 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Slipping Through My Fingers" 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 "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 chords are used in "Slipping Through My Fingers"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Aaug, Am, Bb, Bbm, C, Csus4, F, +2 more.
- 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.