Forgiveness

by Sarah McLachlan
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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.

Oo.

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Forgiveness" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Forgiveness”

Why does "Forgiveness" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Forgiveness".
What key is "Forgiveness" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Forgiveness is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Forgiveness"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Forgiveness" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Forgiveness"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Forgiveness"?
"Forgiveness" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Forgiveness"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, C7, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +2 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Forgiveness"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Forgiveness".
Can I see all the notes in "Forgiveness"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.