No Hay A Quién Culpar

ABBA · Oro [2014]

I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore

If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before

But I have a talent, a wonderful thing

'cause everyone listens when I start to sing

I'm so grateful and proud

All I want is to sing it out loud



So I say

Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing

Thanks for all the joy they're bringing

Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty

What would life be?

Without a song or a dance what are we?

So I say thank you for the music

For giving it to me



Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk

She says I began to sing long before I could talk

And I've often wondered, how did it all start?

Who found out that nothing can capture a heart

Like a melody can?

Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan



So I say

Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing

Thanks for all the joy they're bringing

Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty

What would life be?

Without a song or a dance what are we?

So I say thank you for the music

For giving it to me



I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair

I wanna sing it out to everybody

What a joy, what a life, what a chance!



So I say

Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing

Thanks for all the joy they're bringing

Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty

What would life be?

Without a song or a dance what are we?

So I say thank you for the music

For giving it to me

No Hay A Quién Culpar

ABBA's "No Hay A Quién Culpar" stands as a poignant Spanish-language rendition of their iconic 1976 hit, "The Winner Takes It All." Recorded for the 2014 compilation "Oro," the track adapts the song's themes of post-breakup reflection and the futility of seeking blame, translating the original English lyrics into a melodic Spanish version that retains the group's signature pop sensibility. The recording features the distinctive harmonies and orchestral arrangements characteristic of the Swedish group's catalog, showcasing their ability to reinterpret material across languages while maintaining emotional depth. This version highlights the enduring appeal of the composition, demonstrating how ABBA's work resonated globally and transcended linguistic barriers to become a staple in their extensive body of work.