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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Possession" by Sarah McLachlan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Possession" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Possession" with hands-separate practice in B at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Possession"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Possession" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Possession"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Possession" is in the key of B at 100 BPM.
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