What key is "Forgiveness" in?

"Forgiveness" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Forgiveness" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Forgiveness" 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.

What chords are used in "Forgiveness"?

This arrangement of "Forgiveness" uses 10 chords: Bb, C7, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Forgiveness" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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

(Gm)Lov ing, (F)ly ing (Bb)en e my, I have (Eb)seen your face be fore.

(Cm)Nev er thought a gain I’d see; did n’t (Bb)want to an y more.

I re (F)mem ber your (Bb)lov ing eyes and the (F)moon lit kiss;

the eve ning (Eb)lull a bies I will tru ly miss.

Through the years we had it all: the (Eb)mid night whis pers, the (Fsus)mid day (F)calls.

This house of cards it had to fall.

And you (Eb)ask for (Bb)for give ness.

You’re (F)ask ing too (Gm)much.

I have (Eb)shel tered my (Bb)heart in a (F)place you can’t (Gm)touch.

I don’t be (Eb)lieve when you tell (Bb)me

(F)your love is (C7)real,

’cause you (Ebmaj7)don’t know much a bout heav en, boy, if you (C7)have to hurt

to feel.

(Gm)Ev ’ry time I see you, I can’t help but look a way.

(Cm)All a long I had be lieved

(Bb)ev ’ry thing you’d say.

When I look, now I know I’ve seen your face be fore.

I (Cm)don’t want your de ceiv ing smile

(Bb)stand ing at my door.

And I don’t care what peo ple say; I’m (Eb)read y now to face this (F)day.

’Cause I have lost you a long the way.

And you

Oo.

’Cause you (Ebmaj7)don’t know much a bout heav en, boy, if you (C7)have to hurt

to (Eb)ask for (Bb)for give ness.

You’re (F)ask ing too (Gm)much.

I have (Eb)shel tered my (Bb)heart in a (F)place you can’t (Gm)touch.

I don’t be (Eb)lieve when you tell (Bb)me

(F)your love is (C7)real,

’cause you (Ebmaj7)don’t know much a bout heav en, boy, if you (C7)have to hurt

to feel.

Mm.

Forgiveness by Sarah McLachlan

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Forgiveness”

What key is "Forgiveness" in?: "Forgiveness" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Forgiveness" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Forgiveness" 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.
What chords are used in "Forgiveness"?: This arrangement of "Forgiveness" uses 10 chords: Bb, C7, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Forgiveness" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.