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My, my,
at Wa ter loo Na po le on did sur (A)ren der.
Oh yeah,
and I have met my des ti ny in quite a sim ’lar way.
The his to ry 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, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa ter loo, fi nal ly fac ing my Wa ter loo.
My, my
I tried to hold you back but you were strong (A)ren er.
Oh yeah,
and now it seems my on ly chance is giv in’ up the fight.
And how could I ev er re fuse,
I feel like I win when I lose.
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, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa ter loo, fi nal ly fac ing my Wa ter loo.
My, my ter loo.
And how could I e ven re fuse,
I feel like I win when I lose.
Wa ter loo.
Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa ter loo, know ing my fate is to be with you, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa ter loo, fi nal ly fac ing my Wa ter loo.
Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa ter loo, know ing my fate is to be with you, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa, Wa ter loo, fi nal ly fac ing my Wa ter loo.
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 D, 144 BPM.
This arrangement is a fantastic workout for keeping your left hand steady at tempo — that octave bass pattern needs to feel almost automatic, so start hands-separate and slower (try 100 BPM) until the jumps sit comfortably in your muscle memory.
At 144 BPM in the key of D, the energy is relentless, and your right hand will cycle through eight chords including a few surprises: watch the moments where you move to C and G, which step outside the key and can catch your fingers off-guard if you're on autopilot.
The E7-to-A7 transition is another spot worth looping — get that voice leading smooth before you speed up.
Pay attention to the driving, slightly syncopated pop-rock rhythm in the chorus; tapping it out on the lid first actually helps.
Once the left-hand octaves feel effortless, you'll notice your hand independence has genuinely leveled up — that's the real takeaway from this one.
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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 D 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 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Waterloo" 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 "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 chords are used in "Waterloo"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, E, E7, G.
- 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.
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