Does "Forgiveness" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Forgiveness" is in the key of Eb at 72 BPM.

What chords are in "Forgiveness"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Forgiveness — Piano Lead Sheet

"Forgiveness" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 72 BPM.

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

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Eb
Tempo: 72 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Sarah McLachlan

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How to Play "Forgiveness" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.