Other arrangements of Possession
Pick a learning view.
Lis ten as the wind blows
from a cross the (Esus)great di vide.
Voic es trapped in yearn ing,
mem ’ries trapped in (Esus)time.
The (Bm7)night is my com pan ion
and (E)sol i (Esus)tude my guide.
(G)Would I spend for ev er here
and (Esus)not be sat is fied?
And (G)I would (Bm)be the one to hold you down,
kiss you so hard.
I’ll take your breath a way.
And af ter I’d
wipe a way the tears.
Just close your eyes, dear.
(Bm)Through this world I’ve stum bled,
so (E)man y (Esus)times be trayed,
(E)try (Esus)in’ (E)to find an hon est word to find
the (Esus)truth en slaved.
(E)Oh, you (Bm)speak to me in rid dles and you (E)speak to (Esus)me in rhyme.
My (G)bod y aches to breathe your breath, your (Esus)words keep me a live.
And (G)I would (Bm)be the one
to hold you down,
kiss you so hard
I’ll take your breath a way.
And af ter I’d
wipe a way the tears.
Just close your eyes, dear.
In
I’ll hold you down,
kiss you so hard I’ll
take your (Bm)breath a way.
And af ter I’d
wipe a way the tears.
Just close your eyes.
Possession — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Possession" 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 B, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with extended chord shapes — your right hand will need to voice chords like Dmaj9 and F#m7 cleanly, so spend a minute just finding those shapes and memorizing how they feel under your fingers before you play through.
Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, which sounds simple but demands steady, even tone while your right hand moves through ten different chords above it; the trick is keeping that left hand relaxed and anchored so it doesn't tense up during transitions.
At 100 BPM the tempo is moderate, but watch the moves between Esus4 and E — that suspension wants to resolve smoothly, not land late.
I'd suggest learning the verse loop hands-separately first, then layering them together at around 70 BPM before bringing it up to speed.
The Bm–G–A–F#m7 stretches will likely trip you up early, so loop just that passage until the jumps feel automatic.
Stick with it — this song will genuinely solidify your ability to handle jazzy extensions inside a pop ballad context, and that skill transfers everywhere.
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About “Possession”
- Why does "Possession" 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 "Possession".
- What key is "Possession" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
- Possession is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Possession"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Possession" 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 "Possession"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Possession"?
- "Possession" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Possession"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Dmaj9, E, Em, Esus4, F#m7, +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 "Possession"?
- 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 "Possession".
- Can I see all the notes in "Possession"?
- 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 B at 100 BPM.
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