The Day Before You Came

by ABBA
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I (Dm)must have left my house at eight be (Bb)cause I al ways (A)do.

My (A7)train, Iโ€™m cert ain, left the sta tion just when it was (Dm)due.

I must have read the morn ing pap er, go ing in to (C)town

and hav ing got ten through the ed it or i al, no doubt I must have (F)frowned.

I must have made my desk a round a quar ter af ter (C7)nine

with let ters to be read and heaps of pap ers wait ing to be (F)signed.

I (Bb)must have gone to lunch at (F)half past twelve or so, the us ual (Gm)place, the us ual bunch.

And still on top of this Iโ€™m pret ty (E)sure it must have (A)rained

the day be fore you (Dm)came.

The Day Before You Came โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Day Before You Came" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œThe Day Before You Cameโ€

Can I play "The Day Before You Came" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) 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 "The Day Before You Came" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Day Before You Came" by ABBA played in?
The Day Before You Came 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 "The Day Before You Came"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Day Before You Came" 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 "The Day Before You Came"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Day Before You Came"?
"The Day Before You Came" was originally performed by ABBA. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Day Before You Came"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, Bb, C, C7, Dm, E, F, +1 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 "The Day Before You Came"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "The Day Before You Came" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Day Before You Came"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Day Before You Came" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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