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I (Dm)must have left my house at eight be (Bb)cause I al ways (A)do.
My (A7)train, I’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 I’m pret ty (E)sure it must have (A)rained
the day be fore you (Dm)came.
The Day Before You Came — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Day Before You Came" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.
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About “The Day Before You Came”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Day Before You Came" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Day Before You Came" is in Bb.
- 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 — 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.
- Does "The Day Before You Came" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Day Before You Came" is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Day Before You Came"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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