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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Possession" by Sarah McLachlan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Possession" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Possession" by Sarah McLachlan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Possession" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Possession" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.