Why Did It Have To Be Me

by ABBA
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(G)When you were lone ly, you (D)need ed a man,

(G)some one to lean on; well, (D)I un der stand.

(C)It’s on ly nat ’ral, but (D)why did it have to be (G)me?

(G)Nights can be emp ty, and (D)nights can be cold,

(G)so you were look ing for (D)some one to hold.

(C)That’s on ly nat ’ral, but (D)why did it have to be (G)me?

(G)me?

(C)I was so lone some; I was blue.

(G)I could n’t help it, it had to be you, and I

al ways thought you knew the rea son why.

I on ly want ed a lit tle love af fair;

now I can see you are be gin ning to care.

But (G)ba by,

be (C)lieve me,

it’s (A7)bet ter

(G)to for get me.

(G)Men are the toys in the (D)game that you play.

(G)When you get tir ed, you (D)throw them a way.

(C)That’s on ly nat ’ral, but (D)why did it have to be (G)me?

Fall ing in love with a (E)wom an like you

(A)hap pens so quick ly, there’s (E)noth ing to do.

(D)It’s on ly nat ’ral, but (E)why did it have to be (A)me?

(D)I was so lone some; I was blue.

(A)I could n’t help it, it had to be you, and I

al ways thought you knew the rea son why.

I on ly want ed a lit tle love af fair;

now I can see you are be gin ning to care.

But (A)ba by,

be (D)lieve me,

it’s (B7)bet ter

(A)to for get me.

Why Did It Have To Be Me by ABBA

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 114 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Why Did It Have To Be Me

What key is "Why Did It Have To Be Me" in?
"Why Did It Have To Be Me" by ABBA is in the key of G with a tempo of 114 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Why Did It Have To Be Me" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Why Did It Have To Be Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Why Did It Have To Be Me" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by ABBA can I play here?
Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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