Possession

· by Sarah McLachlan

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Lis ten (Bm7)as the wind blows

from a (E)cross the (Esus)great di (Esus)vide.

Voic es (Bm7)trapped in yearn ing,

mem ’ries (E)trapped in (Esus)time.

The (Bm7)night is my com (A)pan ion

and (E)sol i (Esus)tude my (E)guide.

(G)Would I spend for (Bm)ev er here and (Esus)not be sat is (E)fied?

And (G)I would (Bm)be the (Bm)one to hold you (D)down, kiss you so (G)hard.

I’ll (Bm)take your breath a (G)way.

And af ter (Bm)I’d

wipe a (D)way the tears, just close your eyes

(Bm)dear.

In (Bm7)Through this world I’ve (A)stum bled,

so (E)man y (Esus)times be (E)trayed, (Esus)try in’ to (Bm7)find an hon est (A)word to find

the truth I en to (E)slaved.

(Esus)Oh, you (Bm7)speak to me in (A)rid dles and you (E)speak to (Esus)me in (E)rhyme.

My (G)bod y aches to (Bm)breathe your breath, your (Esus)words keep me a (E)live.

And (G)I would (Bm)be the (Bm)one to hold you (D)down, kiss you so (G)hard.

I’ll (Bm)take your breath a (G)way.

And af ter (Bm)I’d

wipe a (D)way the tears, just close your eyes

(Bm)dear.

In (Bm7)to this night I (A)wan der,

it’s (E)morn ing (Esus)that I (E)dread.

(Esus)try in’ An (Bm7)oth er day of (A)know in’ of

the path I fear to (E)tread.

(Esus)Oh, in (Bm7)to the sea of (A)wak ing dreams I (E)fol low (Esus)with out (E)pride,

’cause (G)noth ing stands be (Bm)tween us here and (Esus)words keep me a (E)live.

And (Esus)I won’t be de (E)nied.

And (G)dear.

I’ll hold you (Bm)down, kiss you so (D)hard

I’ll (Em)take your (Bm)breath a (G)way.

And af ter (Bm)I’d

wipe a (Dmaj7)way the tears, just close

your (F#m9)eyes.

Possession by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Possession” by Sarah McLachlan in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of B at 112 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Possession" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Possession"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Sarah McLachlan songs work for kids?: Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.