The Name Of The Game

by ABBA
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Name Of The Game" by ABBA in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “The Name Of The Game”

Can I learn "The Name Of The Game" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Name Of The Game" with hands-separate practice in F# at 166 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Name Of The Game"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Name Of The Game" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Name Of The Game"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Name Of The Game" is in the key of F# at 166 BPM.