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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Forgiveness" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Forgiveness" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Forgiveness" is in Bb.
- 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.
- 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 Bb 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 Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.