How to Play "Mamma Mia" on Guitar — ABBA Acoustic Guitar Lesson
Mamma Mia by ABBA is one of those songs that sounds instantly recognisable and puts a smile on everyone's face. In this free lesson, Simon Morel has arranged the whole song for acoustic guitar, covering every section from the intro through to the outro so you can play it start to finish.
Watch the Free Lesson
8 minutes 39 seconds — no sign-up required.
What This Lesson Covers
Simon takes you through the arrangement section by section. The intro sets up the feel of the song, then he walks through the verse chord movements and the way the chords shift in the "Look at me now" and "Just one look" passages. The chorus gets its own breakdown before moving into the bridge — which is one of the trickier parts harmonically — and then the outro to round it out. The video finishes with a complete run-through at full speed so you can hear how all the pieces fit together.
Chords and Skills You'll Need
This is a great song for players who are comfortable with basic open chords and want to start applying them to something that sounds genuinely impressive. The song uses common chord shapes throughout, though some of the bridge movements add a bit of harmonic colour. Simon's clear, methodical approach makes it accessible — you don't need to read music or tab to follow along.
Get the Chart and Tab
The chord chart for this lesson is available on Simon's Patreon alongside over 3,500 other song charts.
Ready to Take Your Playing Further?
If you're working through songs like Mamma Mia and want to move faster — filling in the gaps, understanding why the chords work, and building a real repertoire — a private lesson is the most direct route. Simon teaches guitar in Petersham, Inner West Sydney and via Google Meet for students anywhere in the world.
$125/hr · All levels · Adults · Petersham studio or online