Lyrics
(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Thank You For The Music" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.