Why Did It Have to Be Me

Written by: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
Language: English
ISWC: T-000.006.369-3 ISWC, JASRAC
T-000.006.383-1 ASCAP, GEMA, ISWC
Comments: During the Arrival sessions, the song was reworked into "Happy Hawaii": different lyrics, exotica-esque arrangement and lead vocals by Agnetha and Frida. Towards the end of the album sessions, Björn and Benny changed their minds again and decided to record a version which was fairly close to the original demo, with some minor lyrical and musical adjustments.
"Happy Hawaii" first appeared in 1977 as a B side of "Knowing Me, Knowing You."
Published by: UNION SONGS MUSIKFOERLAG AB GEMA
UNIVERSAL POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING INC ASCAP
EMI WATERFORD MUSIC INC ASCAP
Licensing: Request a synchronization license

Originals

First release by ABBA (October 11, 1976)