WATERLOO LYRICS - ABBA | WATERLOO

Waterloo is the record by ABBA that won the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 at the Brighton Dome and turned a little-known Swedish group into a global phenomenon. More than five decades on, its punchy guitars, rolling piano and singalong chorus still fill dance floors, stadiums and karaoke nights everywhere. Fans of the band may also enjoy our Dancing Queen lyrics and the full ABBA biography.

Waterloo Song Credits

Song: Waterloo
Artist: ABBA (Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad)
Songwriters: Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stig (Stikkan) Anderson
Producers: Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus
Album: Waterloo (ABBA's second studio album, first released internationally)
Release Date: 4 March 1974 (Polar Music; recorded Dec 1973 at Metronome Studios, Stockholm; length 2:42)
Music Label: Polar Music
Eurovision: winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 at the Brighton Dome, UK (6 April 1974) with 24 points — Sweden's first Eurovision victory; performed 8th — also see Ralph Siegel's Eurovision entry
Chart Peaks: UK No.1 for two weeks (May 1974), US Billboard Hot 100 No.6
Working Title: originally titled “Honey Pie”
Languages: released in Swedish, English, German and French versions
Legacy: launched ABBA's global career

Waterloo Lyrics

The official lyrics text for “Waterloo” is pending release on this page. This post currently carries the song's full credits, verified facts, chart history and official video; the complete lyrics will be added here as soon as the licensed text becomes available.

Watch the Official Video

Watch ABBA perform “Waterloo” in the official music video below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When was “Waterloo” released?
A: “Waterloo” was released on 4 March 1974 by Polar Music, after being recorded in December 1973 at Metronome Studios in Stockholm.

Q: Who wrote ABBA's “Waterloo”?
A: The song was written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus together with their manager Stig (Stikkan) Anderson, and produced by Andersson and Ulvaeus.

Q: How did “Waterloo” win Eurovision 1974?
A: ABBA performed eighth on the night at the Brighton Dome on 6 April 1974 and collected 24 points, giving Sweden its first ever Eurovision victory and launching the band's worldwide career.

Q: What album is “Waterloo” from?
A: “Waterloo” is the title track of the album Waterloo, ABBA's second studio album and their first to be released internationally.