Lyrics
Lis ten (Bm7)as the wind blows
from a (E)cross the (Esus)great di (Esus)vide.
Voic es (Bm7)trapped in yearn ing,
mem ’ries (E)trapped in (Esus)time.
The (Bm7)night is my com (A)pan ion
and (E)sol i (Esus)tude my (E)guide.
(G)Would I spend for (Bm)ev er here and (Esus)not be sat is (E)fied?
And (G)I would (Bm)be the (Bm)one to hold you (D)down, kiss you so (G)hard.
I’ll (Bm)take your breath a (G)way.
And af ter (Bm)I’d
wipe a (D)way the tears, just close your eyes
(Bm)dear.
In (Bm7)Through this world I’ve (A)stum bled,
so (E)man y (Esus)times be (E)trayed, (Esus)try in’ to (Bm7)find an hon est (A)word to find
the truth I en to (E)slaved.
(Esus)Oh, you (Bm7)speak to me in (A)rid dles and you (E)speak to (Esus)me in (E)rhyme.
My (G)bod y aches to (Bm)breathe your breath, your (Esus)words keep me a (E)live.
And (G)I would (Bm)be the (Bm)one to hold you (D)down, kiss you so (G)hard.
I’ll (Bm)take your breath a (G)way.
And af ter (Bm)I’d
wipe a (D)way the tears, just close your eyes
(Bm)dear.
In (Bm7)to this night I (A)wan der,
it’s (E)morn ing (Esus)that I (E)dread.
(Esus)try in’ An (Bm7)oth er day of (A)know in’ of
the path I fear to (E)tread.
(Esus)Oh, in (Bm7)to the sea of (A)wak ing dreams I (E)fol low (Esus)with out (E)pride,
’cause (G)noth ing stands be (Bm)tween us here and (Esus)words keep me a (E)live.
And (Esus)I won’t be de (E)nied.
And (G)dear.
I’ll hold you (Bm)down, kiss you so (D)hard
I’ll (Em)take your (Bm)breath a (G)way.
And af ter (Bm)I’d
wipe a (Dmaj7)way the tears, just close
your (F#m9)eyes.
Possession by Sarah McLachlan
Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Possession”
- What key is "Possession" in?
- "Possession" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of B with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Possession" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Possession" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Possession" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
- Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.