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My, my,
at Wa ter loo Na po le on did sur (C)ren der.
Oh yeah,
and I have met my des ti ny in quite a sim ’lar (Dm)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 (C)ren er.
Oh yeah,
and now it seems my on ly chance is giv in’ up the (Dm)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.
ter loo.
Waterloo — Simple Sheet Music
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"Waterloo" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Waterloo”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Waterloo"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Waterloo" by ABBA played in?
- Waterloo is arranged in the key of F 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Waterloo". Key of F, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.