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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Forgiveness" by Sarah McLachlan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Forgiveness" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Forgiveness" by Sarah McLachlan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Forgiveness" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Forgiveness" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.