Forgive

by Rebecca Lynn Howard
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I al ways said

that ’d be (Dsus)it,

that I (C)would n’t stick a round

if it ev er came to this.

And here I (G)am,

so con (Dsus)fused.

How am (C)I sup posed to leave

when I can’t e ven move.

In the (Em)time it would ’ve took to say,

(C)“Hon ey, I’m home, how was your day?” You (Am7)dropped a bomb right where we live and (C)just ex pect me to for (G)give.

Whoa, that’s a (D)might y big word for such a small man.

And (C)I’m not sure (D)I (G)can

’cause (D)I don’t e ven know now who I am.

(C)It’s too soon for (G)me to (D)say

for (G)give.

I should ask, but I (Dsus)won’t.

Was it (C)love or just her touch?

’Cause I don’t think I wan na know.

So, get you some things

and get out.

Don’t (C)call me for a day or two,

so I can sort this out.

Well, you (Em)might as well have ripped the life right (C)out of me right here to night when (Am7)through the fall in’ tears you said,

(C)“Can you ev er just for (G)give?” (Dsus)say

for (G)give.

You know what they say,

for (G)give and for get,

re (D)live and re gret.

For (G)give,

whoa, that’s a (D)might y big word for such a small man.

And (C)I’m not sure I (G)can

’cause (D)I don’t e ven know now who I am.

(C)It’s too soon for me (G)to (D)say

for (G)give,

oh.

(C)It’s too soon for me (G)to (D)say

(CN.C.)for give.

Forgive — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Forgive" by Rebecca Lynn Howard in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 110 BPM.

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

About “Forgive

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Forgive"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Forgive" by Rebecca Lynn Howard played in?
Forgive is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Forgive"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Forgive" 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 "Forgive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Forgive"?
"Forgive" was originally performed by Rebecca Lynn Howard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Forgive"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bm, C, D, Dsus4, Em, G.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Forgive" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 110 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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