Does n’t mean (F#m)much.
It does n’t mean (Dsus2)an y thing at all.
The life I’ve left be (F#m)hind li me is a cold room.
I’ve (Asus2)crossed the (F#m7)last line
Am from (Dsus2)where I can’t re turn,
where (E)ev ’ry step I took in faith be (Dsus2)trayed me
When and (E)led me (F#m7)from
my home.
(E)sweet
sur ren der
is all that I (E)have
to give.
(Asus2)Take me (F#m)in,
It does n’t no (Dsus2)ques tions thing at asked.
You strip a way the (F#m)ug li ness that sur rounds me.
Are (Asus2)you an (F#m7)an gel?
Am I (Dsus2)al read y that gone?
I (E)on ly hope that I won’t dis ap (Dsus2)point you.
When I’m (E)down here (F#m7)on
my knees,
(E)Sweet
sur ren der
is all that I (E)have
to give.
(Asus2)Take me to give.
(E)Sweet
sur ren der
is all that I (E)have
to give.
And I (Bm)don’t un der stand
how the (E)touch of your hand...
I would be the one to fall.
I miss the (Bm)lit tle things.
I miss (Bm)ev ’ry thing
a bout you.
Does n’t mean (F#m)much.
It does n’t mean (Dmaj7)an y thing at all.
The life I’ve left be (F#m)hind me is a cold room.
to give.
Sweet Surrender by Sarah McLachlan
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sweet Surrender”
- What key is "Sweet Surrender" in?
- "Sweet Surrender" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of A with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Sweet Surrender" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Sweet Surrender" 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 "Sweet Surrender"?
- This arrangement of "Sweet Surrender" uses 13 chords: A, Asus2, Bm, C, D, Dmaj7, Dpow, Dsus2, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Sweet Surrender" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- 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.
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