Why Did It Have To Be Me? (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)

by ABBA
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Lyrics

(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?

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

(G)I could n’t help it, it had to be you, and (D7)I

al ways thought you knew the rea son (G)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 (D)get me.

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

(G)When you are ti red, you (D)throw them a way.

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

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

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

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

Why Did It Have To Be Me? (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) by ABBA

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Why Did It Have To Be Me? (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)

What key is "Why Did It Have To Be Me? (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)" in?
"Why Did It Have To Be Me? (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)" by ABBA is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Why Did It Have To Be Me? (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Why Did It Have To Be Me? (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)" 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? (From Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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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