What key is "Fallen" in?

"Fallen" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of E with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Fallen" 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 "Fallen" 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 "Fallen" 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

(Em)Heav en, bend to take my hand and (C)lead me through the (G)fire.

Be the (Em)long a wait ed an swer to a (C)long and pain ful (G)fight.

Oh, (Em)Truth be told, I’ve tried my best, but (G)some where a long the way but I (Em)got caught up in (G)all there was to (C)of fer,

and the (Em)cost was so much (G)more than I could (C)bear.

Though I’ve (Am)tried, I’ve fall en.

(G)I have (D)sunk so (Am)low.

I’ve messed up.

(G)Bet ter (D)I should (Am)know, so don’t come ’round here and (G)tell me I told you so.

We (Em)all be gin with good in tent.

(C)Love was raw and (G)young.

We be (D)lieved that we could (Em)change our selves, the (C)past can be un (G)done.

But we (Em)car ry on our back the bur den (C)time al ways re (G)veals in the (Em)lone ly light of morn ing, in the (Csus2)wound that would not heal.

It’s the (C)bit ter taste of los ing ev ’ry (G)thing that I’ve held so (Am)dear.

I’ve fall en.

(G)I have (D)sunk so (Am)low.

I’ve messed up.

(G)Bet ter (D)I should (Am)know, so don’t come ’round here and (G)tell me I told you so,

(G)no.

And (G)oh,

I’ve messed up.

(G)Bet ter (D)I should (Am)know, so don’t come ’round here and (G)tell me I told you so.

Fallen by Sarah McLachlan

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Fallen”

What key is "Fallen" in?: "Fallen" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of E with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Fallen" 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 "Fallen" 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 "Fallen" 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.