What key is "Answer" in?

"Answer" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of C with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Answer" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Answer" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Answer" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?

Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I will be the an swer

at the end of the line.

I will be there (G)for you.

Why take

the time?

In the burn ing (Fmaj9)of un cer tain ty,

I will be your sol id ground.

(D)I will hold the bal ance if you (Gsus)can’t look down.

If it takes my whole life,

I won’t break, I won’t bend.

It will all be (G)worth it,

worth it in

the end,

’cause I can on ly (Fmaj9)tell you what I know;

that I need you in my life.

When the (D)stars have all gone (C)out, you’ll still be burn ing so

bright.

Cast me (Csus)gen tly

in to (Csus)morn ing,

for the night

has (C)been un (F)kind.

Take me (Csus)to

a place so (F)ho ly

that I can wash this from my

mind,

the (G)mem ’ry of choos ing not to (Fmaj7)fight.

Cast me (Csus)gen tly

in to (Csus)morn ing,

for the (Csus)night has been un (C)kind.

Answer by Sarah McLachlan

3 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Answer”

What key is "Answer" in?: "Answer" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of C with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Answer" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Answer" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Answer" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?: Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.