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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Possession" by Sarah McLachlan in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of B. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Possession”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Possession"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature B. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Possession" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature B, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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