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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Waterloo" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Waterloo" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Waterloo" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Waterloo" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Waterloo" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Waterloo"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.