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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Answer" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Answer"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Answer". Key of C, 60 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.