Waterloo is a song originally performed by Swedish pop group ABBA. It is used in the musical and the movies.
The song describes Napoleon's defeat in the war, but inaccurately states he surrendered but in reality he was defeated.
The first time it is sang by the cast during the end credits in the first movie. In the sequel it is performed by young Harry and Donna in a Napoleon restaurant where Harry tries to seduce Donna.
Lyrics[]
My my, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
The history book on the shelf Is always repeating itself
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - promise to love you forever more
Waterloo - couldn't escape if i wanted to
Waterloo - knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - finally facing my waterloo
- My my, I tried to hold you back but you were stronger
Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like win when I lose
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - promise to love you forever more
Waterloo - couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - knowing my fate is to be with you
And how could I ever refuse I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - promise to love you forever more
Waterloo - couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - finally facing my Waterloo
Notes[]
- In the original movie, this verse is removed.
- While this song is used in the movie, it is one of few that was left out of the soundtrack.
- The song is sometimes omitted from the musical's curtain call.