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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 — 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, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Possession" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 112 BPM.