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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Waterloo" by ABBA: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Waterloo" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Waterloo" by ABBA. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Waterloo" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Waterloo" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.