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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Why Did It Have To Be Me" 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 G, 114 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Why Did It Have To Be Me”

Can I play "Why Did It Have To Be Me" 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 "Why Did It Have To Be Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Why Did It Have To Be Me" by ABBA played in?
Why Did It Have To Be Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Did It Have To Be Me"?
The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Did It Have To Be Me" 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 "Why Did It Have To Be Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Did It Have To Be Me"?
"Why Did It Have To Be Me" 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Why Did It Have To Be Me"?
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. "Why Did It Have To Be Me" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Why Did It Have To Be Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Why Did It Have To Be Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.