Chiquitita

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About Chiquitita

"Chiquitita" (a Spanish term of endearment for a woman meaning "little one") is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released in January 1979 as the first single from the group's Voulez-Vous album. Agnetha Fältskog sang the lead vocals. Originally, the track "If It Wasn't for the Nights" was going to be the album's lead single, but after "Chiquitita" was completed those plans were abandoned, and it would remain an album track.


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1979
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Chiquitita, tell me what's wrong
You're enchained by your own sorrow
In your eyes there is no hope for tomorrow
How I hate to see you like this
There is no way you can deny it
I can see that you're oh so sad, so quiet

Chiquitita, tell me the truth
I'm a shoulder you can cry on
Your best friend, I'm the one you must rely on
You were always sure of yourself
Now I see you've broken a feather
I hope we can patch it up together

Chiquitita, you and I know
How the heartaches come and they go and the scars they're leaving
You'll be dancing once again and the pain will end
You will have no time for grieving
Chiquitita, you and I cry
But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you
Let me hear you sing once more like you did before
Sing a new song, Chiquitita
Try once more like you did before
Sing a new song, Chiquitita

So the walls came tumbling down
And your love's a blown out candle
All is gone and it seems too hard to handle
Chiquitita, tell me the truth
There is no way you can deny it
I see that you're oh so sad, so quiet

Chiquitita, you and I know
How the heartaches come and they go and the scars they're leaving
You'll be dancing once again and the pain will end
You will have no time for grieving
Chiquitita, you and I cry
But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you
Let me hear you sing once more like you did before
Sing a new song, Chiquitita
Try once more like you did before
Sing a new song, Chiquitita
Try once more like you did before
Sing a new song, Chiquitita

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ABBA

ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »

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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Ingrid Bjornov, Niklas Stromstedt, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Chiquitita" was composed by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, the male members of the Swedish pop group ABBA.
Lyricist
The lyrics were written by Björn Ulvaeus, who is known for writing most of ABBA's songs.
Popularity
The song, released as the first single from the group's album "Voulez-Vous", reached number 1 in 10 different countries around the world.
Language Variations
ABBA also recorded "Chiquitita" in Spanish, which was an even bigger hit than the original English version in some countries.
Chart Performance
"Chiquitita" was the band's ninth Number 1 single in Germany, and it was their 13th Top 3 single there.
Song Length
With a length of 5 minutes and 26 seconds, "Chiquitita" is one of ABBA's longest songs.
Album Success
Not only was the song a hit, but also the album "Voulez-Vous" went on to become one of ABBA's best-selling albums, with around 11 million copies sold worldwide.
UNICEF Donation
ABBA donated half of the proceeds from "Chiquitita" to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and performed the song at the UNICEF concert held in the United Nations General Assembly to celebrate the Year of the Child in 1979.
Notable Live Performance
"Chiquitita" remained a consistent part of ABBA's live set list and was the last song ABBA ever performed together in public, in December 1982.
In Media
The song was included in the soundtrack of the musical and film "Mamma Mia!", where it was performed by actress Amanda Seyfried.

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