The Name Of The Game

by ABBA
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Lyrics

I was an im (C)pos sib le case,

no one ev er could (Ebmaj7)reach me,

but I think I can (C)see in your face

there’s a lot you can (Ebmaj7)teach me.

So I (Cm7)wan na know,

what’s the name of the (Bb)game?

Does it (F)mean an y thing

to you?

What’s the name of the (Bb)game?

Can you (F)feel it one way I do?

(D)Tell me please

’cause I (C)have to know,

I’m a (D)bash ful child

be (C)gin ing to grow.

What’s the name of the (Bb)game?

The Name Of The Game — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "The Name Of The Game" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 104 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The Name Of The Game”

Can I play "The Name Of The Game" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Name Of The Game" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Name Of The Game" by ABBA played in?
The Name Of The Game 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 Name Of The Game"?
The arrangement plays at 104 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 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 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 chords are used in "The Name Of The Game"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, C, Cm7, D, Dm, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +2 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.
Can a complete beginner play "The Name Of The Game"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Name Of The Game" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Name Of The Game"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Name Of The Game" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.