Other arrangements of Sweet Surrender
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sweet Surrender" 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 A, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Sweet Surrender”
- What key is "Sweet Surrender" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
- Sweet Surrender is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet Surrender"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sweet Surrender" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sweet Surrender"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sweet Surrender"?
- "Sweet Surrender" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sweet Surrender"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Asus2, Bm, C, D, Dmaj7, Dpow, Dsus2, +5 more.
- 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 "Sweet Surrender" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sweet Surrender" 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 "Sweet Surrender" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Sweet Surrender" 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.