WATERLOO - 04/05/1974
2 weeks at #1 - 9 weeks on chart


My my, at Waterloo, Napoleon did surrender
Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny
In quite a similar way
The history book on the shelf
Is always repeating itself

Waterloo, I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo, Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo, Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo, Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo, Finally facing my Waterloo

My my, I tried to hold you back but you were stronger
Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose

Waterloo, I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo, Promise to love me for ever more
Waterloo, Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo, Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo, Finally facing my Waterloo

So how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose

Waterloo, Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo, Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo, Finally facing my Waterloo
Waterloo, Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo, Finally facing my Waterloo

MAMMA MIA - 31/01/1976
2 weeks at #1 - 14 weeks on chart


I've been cheated by you since I don't know when
So I made up my mind, it must come to an end
Look at me now, will I ever learn?
I don't know how but I suddenly lose control
There's a fire within my soul
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything, o-o-o-oh

Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again?
My my, just how much I've missed you
Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, now I really know,
My my, I could never let you go.

I've been angry and sad about the things that you do
I can't count all the times that I've told you we're through
And when you go, when you slam the door
I think you know that you won't be away too long
You know that I'm not that strong.
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything, o-o-o-oh

Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again?
My my, just how much I've missed you
Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, even if I say
Bye bye, leave me now or never
Mamma mia, it's a game we play
Bye bye doesn't mean forever

Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again?
My my, just how much I've missed you
Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go
Mamma mia, now I really know
My my, I could never let you go

FERNANDO - 08/05/1976
4 weeks at #1 - 15 weeks on chart

Can you hear the drums Fernando
I remember long ago
Another starry night like this
In the firelight Fernando
You were humming to yourself
And softly strumming your guitar
I could hear the distant drums
And sounds of bugle calls
Were coming from afar

They were closer now Fernando
Every hour, every minute
Seemed to last eternally
I was so afraid Fernando
We were young and full of life
And none of us prepared to die
And I'm not ashamed to say
The roar of guns and cannons
Almost made me cry

There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though we never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando

Now we're old and grey Fernando
Since many years
I haven't seen a rifle in your hand
Can you hear the drums Fernando
Do you still recall the fateful night
We crossed the Rio Grande
I can see it in your eyes
How proud you were to fight
For freedom in this land

There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though we never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando

There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though we never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
Yes if I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando

DANCING QUEEN - 04/09/1976
6 weeks at #1 - 15 weeks on chart

Oh ooh you can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Oh ooh see that girl, watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
Mmm where they play the right music
Getting in the swing, you come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the cha - ance

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Oh ooh see that girl, watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave them burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another, anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Oh ooh see that girl, watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
Dig in the dancing queen

KNOWING ME KNOWING YOU - 02/04/1977
5 weeks at #1 - 13 weeks on chart

No more carefree laughter, silence ever after
Walking through an empty house, tears in my eyes
Here is where the story ends, this is goodbye

Knowing me, knowing you (ah haa)
There is nothing we can do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah haa)
We just have to face it this time we’re through
(this time we’re through, this time we’re through)
(this time we’re through, we’re really through)
Breaking up is never easy I know but I have to go
(I have to go this time, I have to go this time I know)
Knowing me, knowing you, it’s the best I can do

Memories (memories) good days (good days)
Bad days (bad days) they’ll be (they’ll be)
With me (with me) always (always)
In these old familiar rooms, children would play
Now there’s only emptiness, nothing to say

Knowing me, knowing you (ah haa)
There is nothing we can do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah haa)
We just have to face it this time we’re through
(this time we’re through, this time we’re through)
(this time we’re through, we’re really through)
Breaking up is never easy I know but I have to go
(I have to go this time, I have to go this time I know)
Knowing me, knowing you, it’s the best I can do

Knowing me, knowing you (ah haa)
There is nothing we can do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah haa)
We just have to face it this time we’re through
(this time we’re through, this time we’re through)
(this time we’re through, we’re really through)
Breaking up is never easy I know but I have to go
(I have to go this time, I have to go this time I know)
Knowing me, knowing you, it’s the best I can do

THE NAME OF THE GAME - 05/11/1977
4 weeks at #1 - 12 weeks on chart

I've seen you twice, in a short time
Only a week since we started
It seems to me, for every time
I'm getting more open-hearted
I was an impossible case
No-one ever could reach me
But I think I can see in your face
There's a lot you can teach me
So I wanna know
What's the name of the game
Does it mean anything to you
What's the name of the game
Can you feel it the way I do
Tell me please, 'cause I have to know
I'm a bashful child, beginning to grow
And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal
If I trust in you, would you let me down
Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you
Could you feel the same way to
I wanna know
The name of the game
(Your smile and the sound of your voice)
Does it mean anything to you?
(Got a feeling you give me no choice)
(But it means a lot)
What's the name of the game
(Your smile and the sound of your voice)
Can you feel it the way I do
Tell me please, 'cause I have to know
I'm a bashful child, beginning to grow
And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal
If I trust in you, would you let me down
Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you
Could you feel the same way too
I wanna know
Oh yes I wanna know
The name of the game
(I was an impossible case)
Does it mean anything to you
(But I think I can see in your face)
(That it means a lot)
What's the name of the game
(Your smile and the sound of your voice)
Can you feel it the way I do
(Got a feeling you give me no choice)
(But it means a lot)
What's the name of the game
(I was an impossible case)
Does it mean anything to you
(But I think I can see in your face)
(That it means a lot)

TAKE A CHANCE ON ME - 13/02/1978
3 weeks at #1 - 10 weeks on chart

If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
Honey I'm still free take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know, gonna be around
If you've got no place to go, if you're feeling down
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try

Take a chance on me
(That's all I ask of you honey)
Take a chance on me

We can go dancing, we can go walking,
As long as we're together
Listen to some music, maybe just talking,
Get to know you better
'Cos you know I've got So much that I wanna do,
When I dream I'm alone with you
It's magic
You want me to leave it there, afraid of a love affair
But I think you know that I can't let go

If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
Honey I'm still free take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know, gonna be around
If you've got no place to go, if you're feeling down
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try

Take a chance on me
(Come on, give me a break will you?)
Take a chance on me

Oh you can take your time baby, I'm in no hurry,
Know I'm gonna get you
You don't wanna hurt me, baby don't worry,
I ain't gonna let you
Let me tell you now
My love is strong enough
To last when things are rough
It's magic
You say that I waste my time
But I can't get you off my mind
No I can't let go 'cos I love you so

If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
Honey I'm still free take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know, gonna be around
If you've got no place to go, if you're feeling down
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try

Ba ba ba ba baa, ba ba ba ba baa
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best, baby can't you see
Gotta put me to the test, take a chance on me
(Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on me)

Ba ba ba ba baa, ba ba ba ba baa ba-ba
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me

THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL - 09/08/1980
2 weeks at #1 - 10 weeks on chart

I don't wanna talk about things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me, now it's history
I've played all my cards and that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say, no more ace to play

The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny

I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense, building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool, playing by the rules

The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear

The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain

But tell me does she kiss, like I used to kiss you
Does it feel the same, when she calls your name
Somewhere deep inside, you must know I miss you
But what can I say, rules must be obeyed

The judges will decide, the likes of me abide
Spectators of the show, always staying low

The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

I dont wanna talk, if it makes you feel sad
And I understand, you've come to shake my hand
I apologize, if it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense, no self confidence

The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all

SUPER TROUPER - 29/11/1980
3 weeks at #1 - 12 weeks on chart

Super Trouper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue
Like I always do
'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you

I was sick and tired of everything
When I called you last night from Glasgow
All I do is eat and sleep and sing
Wishing every show was the last show
(Wishing every show was the last show)
So imagine I was glad to hear you're coming
(Glad to hear you're coming)
Suddenly I feel all right
(And suddenly it's gonna be)
And it's gonna be so different
When I'm on the stage tonight

Tonight the
Super Trouper lights are gonna find me
Shining like the sun
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Smiling, having fun
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Feeling like a number one
Tonight the
Super Trouper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Like I always do
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you

Facing twenty thousand of your friends
How can anyone be so lonely
Part of a success that never ends
Still I'm thinking about you only
(Still I'm thinking about you only)
There are moments when I think I'm going crazy
(Think I'm going crazy)
But it's gonna be alright
(You'll soon be changing everything)
Everything will be so different
When I'm on the stage tonight

Tonight the
Super Trouper lights are gonna find me
Shining like the sun
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Smiling, having fun
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Feeling like a number one
Tonight the
Super Trouper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Like I always do
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you

So I'll be there when you arrive
The sight of you will prove to me I'm still alive
And when you take me in your arms
And hold me tight
I know it's gonna mean so much tonight

Tonight the
Super Trouper lights are gonna find me
Shining like the sun
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Smiling, having fun
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Feeling like a number one
Tonight the
Super Trouper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
Like I always do
(Sup-p-per Troup-p-per)
'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you