Thank You For The Music

ABBA · The Essential Collection [2012]

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



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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

Mm-mm, 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



CHORUS

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



CHORUS

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 im a fan



So i say thank you for the music the songs im singing

Thanks for all the joy i'm bringing

Who could live without it

I ask in all honesty

What would life be ?

With out a song or dance what are we?

So i say thank you for the music

For giving it to me

Thank You For The Music

ABBA's "Thank You For The Music" stands as a poignant reflection on the band's legacy and the enduring power of their melodic craft. Released on "The Essential Collection [2012]," this track captures the group's signature blend of pop, rock, and theatrical flair that defined their career in the 1970s. The song serves as a meta-commentary on their own success, acknowledging the joy and challenges of creating music that resonated globally. With its polished production and iconic vocal harmonies, the recording exemplifies the Swedish group's ability to craft anthems that transcend time. It remains a testament to their artistic vision and the lasting impact of their catalog on popular culture.