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Pick a learning view.
Where are those hap (A7sus)py days?
They seem so (A)hard to find.
I try to reach (A7sus)for you, but you have (A)closed my mind.
What ev er hap pened to our love?
I wish I un der stood.
It used to be (A7sus)so nice.
It used to (A)be so good.
So when you’re (C)near me, dar ling, can’t you (Bb)hear me S.
O.
S.?
The love you (C)gave me, noth ing else can (Bb)save me, S.
O.
S.
When you’re gone,
how can I e ven try to go on?
When you’re gone,
though I try, how can I car ry on?
You seem so far (A7sus)a way though you are (A)stand ing near.
You made me feel (A7sus)a live but some thing (A)died I fear.
I real ly tried to make it out.
I wish I un der stood.
What hap pened to (A7sus)our love?
It used to (A)be so good.
So when you’re (C)near me, dar ling, can’t you (Bb)hear me S.
O.
S.?
The love you (C)gave me, noth ing else can (Bb)save me, S.
O.
S.
When you’re gone,
how can I e ven try to go on?
When you’re gone,
though I try, how can I car ry on?
When you’re gone,
how can I e ven try to go on?
When you’re gone,
though I try, how can I car ry on?
S.o.s — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "S.o.s" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “S.o.s”
- Can I play "S.o.s" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "S.o.s" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "S.o.s" by ABBA played in?
- S.o.s is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "S.o.s"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "S.o.s" 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 "S.o.s"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "S.o.s"?
- "S.o.s" was originally performed by ABBA. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "S.o.s"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Bb, C, C7, Db, Dm, Eb, +4 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "S.o.s"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "S.o.s" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "S.o.s"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "S.o.s" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.