Sweet Surrender

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

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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