Other arrangements of Slipping Through My Fingers
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(Bb)School bag in hand,
(Bbm)she leaves (F)home in the (Am)ear ly morn ing
wav ing good bye
with an (F)ab sent mind ed (Am)smile.
(Bb)I watch her go
(Bbm)with a (F)surge of that (Am)well known sad ness,
wav ing good bye
with an (F)ab sent mind ed (Am)smile.
and I have to (C)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 (C)I can share her (F)laugh ter, that (C7sus4)fun ny lit tle (F)girl.
Slip ping through my (Bb)fin gers (C7sus4)all the time, I try to cap ture ev ’ry (Gm)min ute,
the feel ing (F)in it.
Slip ping through my (Bb)fin gers (C7sus4)all the time,
do I real ly (Bb)see what’s (C7sus4)in her mind?
Each time I think I’m close to (Gm)know ing
she keeps on (F)grow ing.
Slip ping through my (Bb)fin gers (C7sus4)all the time.
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, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a lovely way to get comfortable playing in B♭ major while your left hand builds a steady octave bass pattern — keep that pinky-to-thumb stretch relaxed and let your wrist stay loose so the octaves don't tire you out.
At 120 BPM the pace is moderate, but watch the shift from B♭ to B♭m: it's just one note dropping a half step, yet beginners often fumble it because they're not expecting a minor chord on the root.
The same goes for that A major chord — it's borrowed and will feel surprising under your fingers, so isolate any bar where it appears and loop it slowly until the shape is automatic.
Practice hands separately first, especially through the C7-to-F resolution, then combine at half tempo before bringing it up to speed.
This is the piece that will make flat-key chord changes feel like second nature to you.
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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 120 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 8 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bbm, C, C7, F, Gm.
- 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.