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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Slipping Through My Fingers Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Slipping Through My Fingers Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Slipping Through My Fingers Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Slipping Through My Fingers Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Slipping Through My Fingers Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Slipping Through My Fingers Chords – Harmonica
ABBA’s tender, bittersweet song about watching a child grow up and the passage of time. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Gentle Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this one gently and tenderly. The emotion comes from the subtlety — keep the dynamics soft and let the lyrics shine.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – G
D – A – D
D – Bm – G
D – A
Chorus
D – Bm
G – D (×2)
A – D
G – A – D
G – A
Bm
G – A – D
G – A – Bm
G – A (×2)
G – A – D
Verse 2
D – G
D – A – D
D – Bm – G
D – A
Chorus
D – Bm
G – D (×2)
A – D
G – A – D
G – A
Bm
G – A – D
G – A – Bm
G – A (×2)
G – A – D
Verse 3
D – G
D – A – D
G – A – D
Practice tip: The Bm barre chord is the trickiest part. Try playing Bm7 (x20202) as an easier alternative if the full barre is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Slipping Through My Fingers"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Bm.
Is "Slipping Through My Fingers" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Slipping Through My Fingers" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Slipping Through My Fingers"?
It was written by Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and released in 1981.