Moment Of Forgiveness

by Indigo Girls
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Lyrics

Well, I guess that I was (G)lone ly.

That’s why I called you on the (G)phone;

’cause in a mo ment (G)of for (Em)give ness

I did (D)n’t want to be a (G)lone.

And I guess that I was (G)will in’,

more than I ev er was (G)be fore,

’cause in a (G)mo ment of for (Em)give ness

I come a (D)knock in’ at your (G)door.

Ba by, I woke up cry in’ last night just to (C)real ize that you were gone.

Has (G)it been two long years with out you?

Tell me now, when are you gon na come (D)home?

Guess that I was (G)hop ing

that you’d fi n’ly un der (G)stand,

and in a (G)mo ment of for (Em)give ness

you’d reach out and take my (G)hand.

Now, ba by, I know

you’re not one

for bear ing wit (G)ness,

and you told me (G)that (Em)one

wrong move is gon na (D)sell you out.

And I see that you kept your word

and made it hard er than it (G)had to be.

Wish I could save you (G)the trou (Em)ble, ba by,

give you a lit tle peace of (G)mind.

And in a mo ment of for (Em)give ness

you reach out and take my (G)hand.

Moment Of Forgiveness — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Moment Of Forgiveness" by Indigo Girls: 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 G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Moment Of Forgiveness”

What key is "Moment Of Forgiveness" by Indigo Girls played in?
Moment Of Forgiveness is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Moment Of Forgiveness"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Moment Of 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 "Moment Of Forgiveness"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Moment Of Forgiveness"?
"Moment Of Forgiveness" was originally performed by Indigo Girls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Moment Of Forgiveness"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Indigo Girls can I play here?
Try "ALL THAT WE LET IN", "DECONSTRUCTION", "FREE IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Moment Of Forgiveness" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Moment Of Forgiveness" by Indigo Girls. 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 "Moment Of Forgiveness" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Moment Of 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.