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(D)I’m noth ing spe cial, in (Em7)fact I’m a bit of a bore;
if (G)I tell a joke, you’ve (B7)prob a bly heard it be fore.
But (D)I have a tal ent, a (A)won der ful thing, ’cause (D)ev ’ry one lis tens when (G)I start to sing.
I’m so (Bm)grate ful and proud,
all I want is to sing it out loud.
So I say (D)thank you for the (Em)mu sic, the (A7)songs I’m (D)sing ing, (Bm)thanks for (Bm7)all the (E7)joy I’m (A7)bring ing.
(D)Who can live with (Em)out it?
I (F#)ask in (Bm7)all hon es ty.
What would life be
with out a song or dance, what are (B)we?
So I say (Em)thank you for the (G)mu sic, for (A7)giv ing it to me.
(D)Moth er says I was a (Em7)danc er be fore I could walk;
she (G)says I be gan to (B7)sing long be fore I could talk.
And (D)I’ve of ten won dered, how (A)did it all start, who (D)found out that noth ing can (G)cap ture a heart like a (Bm)mel o dy can?
Well, who ev er it was, I’m a fan.
So I say (D)Thank you for the (Em)mu sic, the (A7)songs I’m (D)sing ing, (Bm)thanks for (Bm7)all the (E7)joy I’m (A7)bring ing.
(D)Who can live with (Em)out it?
I (F#)ask in (Bm7)all hon es ty.
What would life be
with out a song or dance, what are (B)we?
So I say (Em)thank you for the (G)mu sic, for (A7)giv ing it to me.
(Gm6)I’ve
been so (D)luck y, I am the girl with gold en (D)hair, I wan na sing it out to (Bm)ev ’ry (Bm7)bod y, (Em7)what a joy, (Em7)what a life, (A7)what a chance.
So I say (Em)thank you for the (G)mu sic, for (A7)giv ing it to (D)me.
Thank You For The Music — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Thank You For The Music" 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 D, 116 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 “Thank You For The Music”
- What key is "Thank You For The Music" by ABBA played in?
- Thank You For The Music 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 "Thank You For The Music"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Thank You For The Music" 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 "Thank You For The Music"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Thank You For The Music"?
- "Thank You For The Music" was originally performed by ABBA. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Thank You For The Music"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, A7, Am7, B, B7, Bm, Bm7, D, +10 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Thank You For The Music" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Thank You For The Music" 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 "Thank You For The Music" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Thank You For The Music" 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.