Adia

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

A di a, I do be lieve I (G)failed you.

A di a, I know I’ve let you (Bm)down.

Don’t you know I (Cmaj7)tried so hard to (G)love you in my (Em)way.

It’s (A7)eas y let it go.

A di a, I’m (C)emp ty since you (G)left me.

Try ing to find a (C)way to car ry (Bm)on.

I (G)search my self and (Cmaj7)ev ’ry one to (G)see where we went (D)wrong.

There’s (Am)no one left to fin ger.

There’s (G)no one here to blame.

There’s (Am)no one left to (Dsus2)talk to, (D)hon ey, and there (G)ain’t no one to (Dm)buy our in no cence

’cause (D)we are born

in no cent.

Be lieve me, (C)A di a,

we are still (D)in no cent.

It’s (Fdim)eas y, we all fal (Am7)ter.

And does it (B7)mat ter?

A di a, I (C)thought that we could (G)make it.

Try I know I can’t (C)change the way you (Bm)feel.

I (G)leave you with your (Cmaj7)mis er y, a (G)friend who won’t be (D)tray.

There’s (Am)Pull you from your tow er.

I (G)take a way your pain.

I (Am)show you all the (Dsus2)beau ty (D)you pos sess there (G)if you’d on ly (Dm)let your self be lieve

that (D)we are born

in no cent.

Be lieve me, (C)A di a,

we are still (D)in no cent.

It’s (Fdim)eas y, we all fal (Am7)ter.

And does it (B7)mat ter?

(B7)mat ter?

’Cause we are born

in no cent.

Be lieve me (C)A di a,

we are still (D)in no cent.

It’s (Fdim)eas y, we all fal (Am7)ter.

Does it mat ter?

Be lieve me, (G)A di a,

we are still in no cent.

’Cause (D7)we are born mat ter?

Adia — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Adia" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 156 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Adia”

Why does "Adia" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Adia".
What key is "Adia" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Adia is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Adia"?
The arrangement plays at 156 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Adia" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Adia"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Adia"?
"Adia" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Adia"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Adia".
Can I see all the notes in "Adia"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 156 BPM.