What key is "Possibility" in?

"Possibility" by Lykke Li is in the key of G with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Possibility" 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 "Possibility" 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.

What chords are used in "Possibility"?

This arrangement of "Possibility" uses 4 chords: Am, C, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Possibility" on piano?

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by Lykke Li can I play here?

Try "I Follow Rivers", "I Follow Rivers", "Possibility". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

There’s a pos si bil i ty.

There’s a pos si bil i ty

all that I had

was all I gon’ get,

umm.

(G)There’s a pos si bil i ty.

(G)There’s a pos si bil i ty

By (G)all I gon’ get

is (C)gone with your step.

By (G)All I gon’ get

is gone with your step.

So tell me when you hear my heart stop.

You’re the on ly one who knows.

Tell me when you hear my si lence.

There’s a (Am)pos

si bil i ty

I would n’t (G)know,

umm,

umm.

(G)Know that when you bil i leave.

By (G)blood and by mean,

you (C)walk like a thief.

By (G)blood and by mean,

I fall when you leave.

So tell me when you hear my heart stop.

You’re the on ly one who knows.

Tell me when you hear my si lence.

There’s a (Am)pos

si bil i ty

I would n’t (G)know,

umm,

umm.

So tell me when my sigh is ov er.

You’re the rea son why I’m close.

Tell me when you hear me fall in’.

There’s a (Am)pos

si bil i ty

it would n’t show,

umm,

(G)umm.

By (G)blood and by mean,

I (Em)fall when you leave.

By (G)blood and by mean,

I’ll (Em)fol low your lead,

(G)umm,

(G)umm.

Possibility by Lykke Li

68 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your sense of expressive, slow playing — which is honestly harder than it sounds.

At 60 BPM with just four chords (G, C, Em, Am), the technical demands are low, but the musical challenge is real: every note has space around it, so uneven timing or clumsy transitions will stand out.

Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, meaning you'll often sustain or repeat a single low note while your right hand moves through the melody above it.

Start hands-separate and really lock in that left-hand pulse before combining.

The trickiest moment for most students is the shift between Am and C — keep your fingers close to the keys and move the whole hand shape rather than reaching finger by finger.

Once you're comfortable, add sustain pedal sparingly to enhance the melancholic feel without muddying the sound.

Lift and re-press the pedal cleanly on each chord change.

This is the kind of piece that trains you to play slowly with control and intention, a skill that makes everything else you learn sound more polished.

About “Possibility”

What key is "Possibility" in?: "Possibility" by Lykke Li is in the key of G with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Possibility" 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 "Possibility" 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.
What chords are used in "Possibility"?: This arrangement of "Possibility" uses 4 chords: Am, C, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Possibility" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Lykke Li can I play here?: Try "I Follow Rivers", "I Follow Rivers", "Possibility". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.