Fallen

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

(Dm)Heav en, bend to take my hand and (Bb)lead me through the fire.

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

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

and the (Dm)cost was so much more than I could (Bb)bear.

Though I’ve tried, I’ve

fall en.

I have sunk so low.

I’ve messed up.

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

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

(Bb)Love was raw and young.

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

But we (Dm)car ry on our back the bur den time al ways re veals

in the (C)lone ly light of morn ing, in the (G)wound that would not heal.

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

I’ve

fall en.

I have sunk so (Dm)low.

I’ve messed up.

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

(F)no.

And (F)oh,

I’ve messed up.

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

Fallen — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Fallen" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 90 BPM.

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

About “Fallen”

Can I play "Fallen" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Fallen" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Fallen" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Fallen is arranged in the key of D 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 chords are used in "Fallen"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Bb, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, C9, Csus4, Dm, +5 more.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Fallen"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Fallen" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Fallen"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Fallen" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.