Possession

by Sarah McLachlan
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Possession" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of B, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Possession”

Where are the chord symbols for "Possession" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Possession" is in B.
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.
Does "Possession" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Possession" is in the key of B at 112 BPM.
What chords are in "Possession"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of B, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.