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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"The Day Before You Came" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Day Before You Came"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music โ€” same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Day Before You Came". Key of Bb, 108 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below โ€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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