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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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 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 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 Bb at 104 BPM.
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 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 Bb at 104 BPM.