What key is "The Name Of The Game" in?

"The Name Of The Game" by ABBA is in the key of F# with a tempo of 166 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Name Of The Game" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Name Of The Game" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "The Name Of The Game" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by ABBA can I play here?

Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F#m)I’ve seen you twice

(F#m)in a short time,

(F#m)on ly a week since we start

(B)ed.

(F#m)It seems to me

(F#m)for ev ’ry time

(F#m)I’m get ting more o pen heart

(B)ed.

I was an im (B)pos si ble case, no one ev er could (Dmaj7)reach me, but I think I can (B)see in your face there’s a lot you can (Dmaj7)teach me.

So I (Bm7)wan na know,

what’s the name of the (A)game?

Does it (E)mean an y thing to you?

What’s the name of the (A)game?

Can you (E)feel it the way I do?

(C#)Tell me, please,

’cuz I (B)have to know.

I’m a (C#)bash ful child

be (B)gin ning to grow.

And you (A)make me talk,

and you (D)make me feel,

and you (A)make me show

what I’m (D)try (G)ing (D)to con ceal.

If I (A)trust in you,

would you (D)let me down,

would you (A)laugh at me?

If I (F#m)said I care for you,

could you (Dmaj7)feel the same way, too?

I (Bm7)wan na know

the name of the game.

(F#m)I have no friends,

(F#m)no one to see,

(F#m)and I am nev er in vit

(B)ed.

(F#m)Now I am here,

(F#m)talk ing to you.

(F#m)No won der I get ex cit

(B)ed.

Your smile and the (B)sound of your voice, and the way you see (Dmaj7)through me, got a feel ing you (B)gim me no choice, but it means a lot (Dmaj7)to me.

So I (Bm7)wan na know,

what’s the name of the (A)game?

Does it (E)mean an y thing to you?

What’s the name of the (A)game?

Can you (E)feel it the way I do?

(C#)Tell me, please,

’cuz I (B)have to know.

I’m a (C#)bash ful child

be (B)gin ning to grow.

And you (A)make me talk,

and you (D)make me feel,

and you (A)make me show

what I’m (D)try (G)ing (D)to con ceal.

If I (A)trust in you,

would you (D)let me down,

would you (A)laugh at me?

If I (F#m)said I care for you,

could you (Dmaj7)feel the same way, too?

I (Bm7)wan na know

the name of the game.

(Bm)wan na know,

oh yes, I (Bm)wan na know

the name of the game.

(I was an im (D)pos si ble case.) Does it (E)mean an y thing to you?

(But I think I can (D)see in your face, and it means that I love you.) What’s the name of the (A)game?

(Your smile and the (D)sound of your voice.) Can you (E)feel it the way I do?

(Got a feel ing you (D)give me no choice, but it means that I love you.) What’s the name of the game?

(I was an im (D)pos si ble case.) Does it (E)mean an y thing to you?

(But I think I can (D)see in your face, and it means that I love you.) What’s the name of the (A)game?

(Your smile and the (D)sound of your voice.) Can you (E)feel it the way I do?

(Got a feel ing you (D)give me no choice, but it means that I love you.) What’s the name of the game?

The Name Of The Game by ABBA

2 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of F# at 166 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Name Of The Game”

What key is "The Name Of The Game" in?: "The Name Of The Game" by ABBA is in the key of F# with a tempo of 166 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Name Of The Game" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Name Of The Game" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Name Of The Game" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by ABBA can I play here?: Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.