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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Answer" 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 C, 60 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Answer”
- Why does "Answer" 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 "Answer".
- What key is "Answer" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
- Answer is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Answer"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Answer" 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 "Answer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Answer"?
- "Answer" 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 "Answer"?
- 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 "Answer".
- Can I see all the notes in "Answer"?
- 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 C at 60 BPM.