Does "Possession" 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. "Possession" is in the key of B at 100 BPM.

What chords are in "Possession"?

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

Possession — Piano Lead Sheet

"Possession" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of B, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

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 (Bm)oth an hon est word to find the (Esus)truth (E)I en slaved. tread. (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: B
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Sarah McLachlan

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How to Play "Possession" 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.