Waterloo

by ABBA
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Lyrics

My, my,

at Wa ter loo Nap o leon did sur ren der.

Oh yeah,

and I have met my des tin y in quite a sim ’lar way.

The his tor y book on the shelf

is al ways re peat ing it self.

Wa ter loo,

I was de feat ed, you won the war;

Wa ter loo,

prom ise to love you for ev er more.

Wa ter loo,

could n’t es cape if I want ed to;

Wa ter loo,

know ing my fate is to be with you.

Waterloo — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Waterloo" 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 C, 120 BPM.

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

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About “Waterloo”

Can I play "Waterloo" 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 "Waterloo" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Waterloo" by ABBA played in?
Waterloo is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Waterloo"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Waterloo" 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 "Waterloo"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Waterloo"?
"Waterloo" 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 a complete beginner play "Waterloo"?
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. "Waterloo" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Waterloo"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Waterloo" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.