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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
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Learn "The Name Of The Game" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F#, 166 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Name Of The Game”
- What key is "The Name Of The Game" by ABBA played in?
- The Name Of The Game is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Name Of The Game"?
- The arrangement plays at 166 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Name Of The Game" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Name Of The Game"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Name Of The Game"?
- "The Name Of The Game" was originally performed by ABBA. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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.