Fallen

by Sarah McLachlan
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Fallen" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 90 BPM.

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

About “Fallen”

Where are the chord symbols for "Fallen" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Fallen" is in E.
What key is "Fallen" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Fallen is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fallen"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fallen" 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 "Fallen"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fallen"?
"Fallen" 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.
Does "Fallen" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Fallen" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Fallen"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.